Symptoms And Treatments Of Measles

By: on February 4th, 2016 in Sickness & Disease

 

Measles is the viral infection of the respiratory organ. Measles is a contagious disease that can spread through with infected mucus and saliva. Drinking from an infected person’s glass or sharing utensils with infected person increases your risk of infection. Measles is leading cause of death in children. Contact a doctor immediately if you suspect you have measles.

Symptoms of measles

* Fever.
* Dry cough.
* Runny nose.
* Sore throat.
* Inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis)
* Tiny white spots with bluish-white centers on a red background found inside the mouth on the inner lining.

How to treat measles ?

Immunizations can help prevent a measles outbreak. The MMR vaccine is a three-in-one vaccination that can protect you and your children from the measles, mumps, and rubella. Children can receive their first MMR vaccination at 12 months (or sooner if traveling internationally), and their second dose between the ages of 4 and 6.

Adults who have never received an immunization can request the vaccine from their doctor.

* acetaminophen to relieve fever and muscle aches
* rest to help boost your immune system
* plenty of fluids (six to eight glasses of water a day)
* humidifier to ease a cough and sore throat
* vitamin A supplements

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