South Sudan Measles Second Dose (MCV2) Post-Introduction Evaluation: Key Findings, System Bottlenecks and Priority Actions

Country: South Sudan Source: World Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. Why Measles Vaccination Matters What is measles? Measles is a highly contagious viral disease spread through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. It causes high fever, rash, cough and red eyes. In young and malnourished children, it can lead to pneumonia, severe diarrhoea, blindness, encephalitis and death. Infection also weakens the immune system for months, leaving children open to other infections. Measles is one of the most infectious diseases known, so outbreaks can only be pr