First Measles Case Confirmed in Denmark This Year
An adult in the Capital Region has tested positive for measles after traveling to South Asia.
2026年11月12日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /The first case of measles in Denmark this year was confirmed this week. The patient is an adult living in the Capital Region. Health authorities believe the infection is connected to travel in South Asia. Contact tracing is now underway to prevent further spread.
Measles is a very contagious viral illness. The World Health Organization declared measles eradicated in Denmark in 2017. Denmark offers measles vaccines to all children through its national vaccination program. Vaccine uptake remains high across the country. As a result, Denmark registers only a few cases every year. This report was first published by Danish broadcaster DR.
Source: DR Nyheder
