Key Points

• Since January 1, 2019, 350 cases of measles have been reported (compared to 966 cases during the same period in 2018), including 100 (29%) hospitalizations (5 in intensive care), 27 (8%) cases complicated by pneumonia, and 1 death (encephalitis).

• 90% of cases occurred in unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated individuals.

• 51 departments reported at least 1 case during the period.

• Any case of measles, as soon as it is suspected, must be reported immediately to the relevant Regional Health Agency (link)