RUBELLA OUTBREAK AMONG TRAINEES OF NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM IN PASIR MAS, KELANTAN, MALAYSIA


 An outbreak occurred at the National Service Training Camp Cancun Park in Pasir Mas, Kelantan and a subsequent investigation was carried out to verify agent of recommend control measure. Descriptive (cases series) study from 13th April 2008 16th May training camp. The case definition for person presenting with maculopapular rash or without fever 1st stayed Confirmed cases were clinical positive rubella IgM. Case findings by medical team camp nearest health centre where affected who fit interviewed, clinically examined, had blood investigations done. A total 337 persons (280 trainees 57 trainers) occupied point purposively included this study. Out occupants camp, 22 (6.5% attack rate) fulfilled all them among trainees. 95% male 86% Malays. 100% rash, 77% presented fever, 41% cough 50% conjunctivitis. Rubella-specific IgM antibody 59% (n = 13) cases. There no history vaccination confirmed Control measures taken strict isolation trainees, daily surveillance education promote awareness on symptoms signs, nature transmission, prevention, infection Rubella is as cause based serological analysis. probable source possibility exposure during family day camp.