Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by measles virus. Patients with measles present with fever and with a rash. The rash looks like small, red, f...
Measles infections are not localised to particular risk groups or geographical areas - and occur anywhere in South Africa. Cases can be found in communities...
Measles is spread by contact with saliva or mucus droplets from the mouth or nose of an infected person when they breathe, cough, or sneeze. These droplet...
The first sign of measles is usually a high fever with a rash, cough, running nose, and conjunctivitis . The rash starts at the head and spreads to the rest...
Measles should be considered in any person presenting with a fever and rash. The measles rash is very similar to that of certain other viral infections (lik...
There is no specific treatment for measles, so treatment is directed at improving symptoms and preventing complications. Vitamin A should be given to all ch...
Measles can be prevented by vaccination. Measles vaccine is administered at 6 months and 12 months of age. Measles vaccine is also available as a combinatio...
There is an outbreak of measles affecting children in SA, especially those 5-9 years old. ? If you’re pregnant, try to avoid infected persons Measles c...
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