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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <strong>Impact Summary:</strong> 
- 4,689 reported cases
- 11 deaths
- Affected regions: Various, with Conakry being most impacted previously
  
<strong>Key Points:</strong> 
- Rapid increase in measles cases 
- Emergency vaccination campaign conducted 
- Significant impact on public health
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        1. Get vaccinated against measles to prevent infection.
2. Isolate affected individuals to minimize the spread.
3. Ensure good personal hygiene and sanitation practices.
4. Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms appear.
5. Avoid crowded places if an outbreak is reported in the area.
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        1. Include immunization records and medications in the emergency kit.
2. Stock up on personal hygiene items such as hand sanitizers and masks.
3. Keep ready-to-eat food and bottled water.
4. Carry a first aid kit including fever reducers and basic medications.
5. Ensure access to clean drinking water to maintain good health.
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Guinea faces a severe measles outbreak in 2014, resulting in 4,689 cases and 11 deaths. Emergency vaccination campaigns aimed to curb the spread.

Measles Outbreak in Guinea - 2014

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Guinea experienced a significant measles outbreak in early 2014, which surpassed the epidemic threshold in several regions. The outbreak followed a periodic trend with the last severe instance occurring in 2009. Initially, 143 suspected cases were reported, and 38 were confirmed positive. By the end of March, the number of reported cases had surged to 4,689, resulting in 11 deaths. Efforts to contain the outbreak included a massive emergency vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing more than 1.7 million children across the country.

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