Health Ministry responds to claims about cancellation of measles vaccination in Kazakhstan

Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Health has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that measles vaccinations have been cancelled following “unsuccessful injections”.

According to the Committee for Sanitary and Epidemiological Control, the information being spread online does not correspond to reality. The agency emphasized that the epidemiological situation regarding measles in the country remains under control.

“For disease prevention, a combined vaccine against measles, rubella and mumps is used. The vaccine has been administered in Kazakhstan for more than 10 years — children receive it at the ages of one and six as part of routine immunization,” the statement said.

The committee noted that no unusual reactions or complications related to the vaccine have been registered in Kazakhstan to date. Vaccination is being carried out in all regions in accordance with the National Immunization Schedule.

“The production of the vaccine is certified by the World Health Organization (WHO), confirming its compliance with international standards of quality, effectiveness and safety,” the press service added.

New cases reported amid rising incidence

Despite official assurances that the situation is under control, media outlets continue to report new measles cases in several regions.

In Atyrau, more than 60 minors have been diagnosed with measles over the past month. Doctors describe the trend as alarming and link the rise in cases to vaccine refusals.

Earlier, a measles outbreak was also reported at a military college in Shchuchinsk. In the Akmola region, the number of cadets hospitalized with the diagnosis has increased.