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Moscow State University Restricts In-Person Attendance for Unvaccinated After Measles Case

Health officials are directing an epidemiological response that includes targeted measles vaccination on campus.

Overview

  • Authorities confirmed a single measles case in an MSU student on December 10 traced to a teaching building at Leninskie Gory, 1, building 13 (Blocks A, B).
  • Rospotrebnadzor’s Western District office launched an epidemiological investigation immediately and is supervising the university’s containment measures.
  • In-person attendance is restricted for students and staff who are unvaccinated, have received only one dose, or lack vaccination records.
  • The university received a formal order to conduct anti-epidemic measures, including targeted immunization for epidemiological reasons and limits on on-site participation without proof of vaccination or prior illness.
  • Officials identified contacts linked to the affected building and began informational and preventive outreach, noting that only one case is registered despite some headlines using the plural.