Document Type : Short Communication

Authors

• Mehrdad Farrokhnia ¹
• Ali Hosseininasab ¹
• Maedeh Jafari ¹
• Saeid Sohbati ²
• Elyas Soleimani ²
• Amirmahdi Hosseininasab ³

¹ Clinical Research Development Unit, Afzalipour Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

² Health Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

³ Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

Abstract

Background: In 2025, a measles outbreak occurred in Kerman Province, Iran, despite the country's prior achievement of measles elimination status.
Methods: From January to September 2025, a total of 104 laboratory-confirmed cases were reported, with the majority occurring in the Bam district.
Results: Analysis of the patient data revealed that 50% of the affected individuals were either unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status, highlighting persistent immunity gaps within the population. A significant proportion of cases (77%) required hospitalization, mainly due to severe respiratory complications, which underscores the clinical burden of measles even in areas with high vaccination coverage.
Conclusion: Continuous monitoring, timely booster strategies, and public health interventions are essential for maintaining measles elimination and preventing future outbreaks.

Keywords

• Measles
• Outbreak
• Vaccination

Main Subjects

• Health Services Management