Friday, April 18, 2008
Euro 2008 fans at risk of measles
Football supporters travelling to Euro 2008 may be at risk of catching measles, health officials have warned.
Significant outbreaks are occurring in Switzerland and Austria, the two countries hosting the competition this summer, Europe-wide figures show.
A team of vaccine experts is currently conducting a risk assessment in Austria just eight weeks before the tournament.
The experts warned people to make sure they are vaccinated against the highly contagious disease.
In 2007, Switzerland, UK, Romania and Ireland were the countries with the highest number of measles cases per 100,000 population.
"Significant" outbreaks are currently occurring in Austria and Switzerland.
Significant outbreaks are occurring in Switzerland and Austria, the two countries hosting the competition this summer, Europe-wide figures show.
A team of vaccine experts is currently conducting a risk assessment in Austria just eight weeks before the tournament.
The experts warned people to make sure they are vaccinated against the highly contagious disease.
In 2007, Switzerland, UK, Romania and Ireland were the countries with the highest number of measles cases per 100,000 population.
"Significant" outbreaks are currently occurring in Austria and Switzerland.
