Measles is back — act now. Restore 95% two-dose coverage and run targeted catch-up campaigns before World Cup 2026 to prevent outbreaks; address hesitancy and mass-gathering risk. Full breakdown → future.xsbrt.com/MeaslesAmericasWorldCupH... Save/reply. #massgathering
NEW PUBLICATION: Infectious disease #outbreaks remain the dominant public health threat at multi-day, youth-focused #massgathering events. Importantly, standardised minimum datasets are required to ensure consistency in incident reporting. doi.org/10.1016/j.pu...
RECENT PUBLICATION: Our qualitative study at a 10-day youth #MassGathering event explored #mentalhealth support for young attendees. Recommendation: mental health first aid training for all adults accompanying youth attendees at long duration mass gatherings.
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Last week in #epidemiology - check our weekly Communicable disease threats report - #CDTR.
This issue focuses on:
➡️ #WestNileVirus
➡️ #measles
➡️ #chikungunya
➡️ #MassGathering monitoring
➡️ invasive #pneumococcal disease,
➡️ #H5N1
Read full report:
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#IDsky #EpiSky #EpidemicIntelligence
Road closures, public transport changes & record crowds on Sunday. #MassGathering https://fefd.link/u49JZ