[Infectious diseases and climate change].

Climate changes will likely have an impact on the spectrum of infectious diseases in Europe. We may see an increase in vector-borne diseases, diseases spread by rodents such as Hantavirus, and food- and water-borne diseases. As the effects of climate changes are likely to occur gradually, a modern industrialised country such as Denmark will have the opportunity to adapt to the expected changes.

[An outbreak of measles in the county of Northern Jutland].

Introduction: With the introduction of MMR vaccination in the childhood vaccination programme in 1987, measles in Denmark is now rare. However, sub-optimal vaccination coverage results in the accumulation of susceptibles and outbreaks may still occur.

Material And Methods: Information from epidemiological investigations and experience gained from the management of measles cases in a children's ward in Aalborg Hospital are described.