Singapore (VNA) – Singapore has reported a new measles case, the first involving a child attending preschool since the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) stepped up preventive measures to better contain the disease.
The CDA said it was notified on February 17 of the case involving an 11-month-old girl who attends a preschool. The child was not yet due for the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination. This is the fifth measles case recorded this year among infants under 12 months of age.
The agency said the child had no recent travel or known contact history and is recovering well. She attended school during her infectious period, prompting the preschool to notify parents of children who had close contact with the case. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing.
Among identified close contacts, most were already up to date with measles vaccination or were in the process of getting vaccinated. A small number were initially issued quarantine orders, which were lifted after vaccination or post-exposure preventive measures were completed. Close contacts have been advised to monitor their health and seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) said it is working closely with the CDA and the preschool operator to ensure the safety and well-being of children and staff, and has reminded operators to strictly comply with infection prevention and control requirements./.
