New case of measles at preschool in Umeå - staff infected
Quick Look
- A new case of measles has been reported at a preschool in Umeå where an employee is infected.
- The school follows infection control routines and has informed parents.
- A total of 36 cases linked to the Urkult festival have been reported in Sweden, seven of which are in Västerbotten.
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Why It Matters
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can lead to serious complications. Outbreaks linked to the Urkult festival have previously been reported in Sweden.
During Monday afternoon, a new case of measles was reported in Umeå, this time at a preschool. It is a member of staff at the preschool who is infected.
- We have had close cooperation with infection control doctors. We received information and follow their routines and guidelines, says the principal at the school.
Do you change your drop-off or pick-up routines?
- We already have as standard that parents pick up and drop off in the hall, not inside the premises, says the principal.
What do the parents say about this?
- We only had time to have a meeting with staff and infection control. Contagion protection contacts all guardians when they detect an infection. We have also sent out information to all parents about the measles.
A total of 36 cases of measles linked to the festival Urkult have been reported in Sweden, seven of the cases are in Västerbotten.
- We feel that educators and parents cooperate well. Of course, many are worried about their children. It is part of the parental role, says Maria Marklund.
The new measles case does not have a direct connection to the Urkult festival but is linked to a case from Urkult.
Smittskyddet offers a special preventive medicine for children younger than 18 months.
- We offer vaccines to children who may need them, says Maria Marklund.
The article is updated.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The infection control will continue infection tracking and inform the relevant guardians.
Very likely · Within days
More cases of measles may be detected in Västerbotten if the spread of infection continues.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How many children at the preschool have been in contact with the infected staff?
- Will more cases be discovered in Umeå or other parts of Västerbotten?
- What is the vaccination rate among staff and children at the preschool?
