What are the symptoms of measles and how to prevent it?

1. What are the Symptoms of Measles and How to Prevent it? Measles is a viral disease that can spread rapidly. This is a highly infectious disease caused by the rubeola virus. This is a viral infection that's serious for small children but is easily preventable by vaccine and medication. This disease spreads through the air by respiratory droplets produced by coughing or sneezing from the affected person. Measles symptoms don't appear until 10 to 14 days after exposure this disease. They include cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, sore throat, fever, and a red, blotchy skin rash and it increases day by day. In the US 188 cases in 2015 affected with this infection.

2. How Measles spreads— By mother to baby by pregnancy coughing or sneezing By saliva (kissing or shared drinks) By skin-to-skin contact touching a contaminated surface (blanket or doorknob) Symptoms of Measles— The symptoms of measles always include fever and at least one of the three-point given below— cough coryza, or a runny nose conjunctivitis Measles symptoms don't appear until 10 to 14 days after exposure. The Symptoms will appear about 9 to 11 days after initial infection of body. Symptoms may include— runny nose (Cold) dry hacking cough conjunctivitis and inflamed eyes watery eyes photophobia, or sensitivity to light sneezing a reddish-brown rash In the whole body Koplik's spots, or very small grayish-white spots with bluish- white centers in the mouth, insides of cheeks, and throat pain in body How to prevent it?— 1. Get the measles vaccine— you are fully protected against measles with vaccinated and medication. Infants 6-11 months of age should have 1 dose of measles vaccine if traveling internationally. Children in the United States routinely receive measles vaccination at 12-15 months of age children. adults who have not affected with measles or have not been vaccinated should get 2 doses, separated by at least 28 days. You can take Two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine are nearly 100% effective for preventing measles. The only measles vaccines available in the United States are the measles- mumps-rubella (MMR) and the measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV) vaccines.

3. You can also Consult a doctor for medical advice and take prescription drugs to control the Symptoms of Measles- You can take pain Reliever Medications and common drugs like Acetaminophen(It can treat minor aches and pains, and reduces fever). 2. Take steps to prevent illness— Wash your hands often. If soap and water aren’t available, clean your hands with hand sanitizer. Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when coughing or sneezing. Please avoid close contact, with people who are sick… By following these tips you may prevent measles infection. If you have some symptoms, you should consult your doctor.