EURO 08: The Swiss Armed Forces are offering their soldiers vaccination against measlesBern, 28.05.08. In Switzerland the number of infections with measles has been increasing since 2006. By offering the troops free and voluntary vaccination for the EURO 08 mission, the armed forces wish to help reduce the infection risk during mass events and thus protect their forces. This is in agreement with the recommendations of the Federal Office of Health. The armed forces wish to help contain the number of measles cases in Switzerland. It is offering voluntary and free vaccination to military personnel involved in operations relating to the European UEFA EURO 08 football championship. Vaccination is advised for military personnel who have not been medically confirmed as having had measles during childhood or whose vaccination card lacks an entry of two inoculations against measles or measles-mumps-German measles (MMR). After inoculation, a protection against measles of approximately 95 percent is achieved already within a few days. For maximum protection, a second booster shot can be given earliest one month later, arranged on a private basis. Military commanders will inform joining forces on the possibility of voluntary and free measles vaccination within the context of the military operation on behalf of the UEFA EURO 2008. The medical necessity of vaccination will be determined by the military doctor on the basis of (civilian) vaccination cards and brief consultations with the conscripts. Vaccination will be administered locally at medical wards and surgeries. The vaccination option for troops and persons liable for military service not involved in the EURO 08 mission will be assessed on the basis of how the measles situation develops.
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