Measles cases are increasing rapidly in Kerala after Maharashtra. So far 160 cases of Measles have been reported in Kerala. Malappuram of Kerala is the most infected district with measles. However, there has been no death due to measles in the state. On the other hand, seeing the seriousness of the matter, the Center has sent a team to Kerala.The Union Health Ministry has sent a team to investigate the outbreak of measles. The team is likely to meet the Health Secretary today after visiting Malappuram. At the same time, the Health Department of Kerala says that all necessary steps are being taken.
State on alert after getting measles case
Health Minister Veena George said that people need not panic. But the family should make sure that their children get vaccinated. He said that after the discovery of measles cases in Malappuram, the district was put on alert and instructions were given to monitor the situation in the state. Last week there was a meeting of the health department regarding measles. In this the situation in Malappuram was discussed separately.He said that the health department is implementing people-friendly measures to fight measles in the district with the participation of public representatives. A campaign is being run to make people aware about the vaccine. Along with this, sufficient quantity of MR vaccine and Vitamin A syrup have been made available in the district.
Most cases in Maharashtra
So far 717 cases of measles have been reported in Maharashtra. Maximum 303 of these have been found in Mumbai. Measles usually spreads among children. So far 14 people have died due to measles in Maharashtra. Measles alone has killed 10 children in Mumbai. On Tuesday, 5 cases of measles were reported in Mumbai. There have been 11,390 suspected cases of measles in Mumbai since January. Of the 14 children who died of measles, only one had taken the vaccine.
What is measles?
Measles is a very contagious disease, which is spread by a virus named ‘Paramyxovirus’. If the infected person coughs or sneezes, then the virus comes through the particles of spit and spreads around.Khasra means Measles or if it is said in native language then mother will come. Yes, nowadays measles is spreading rapidly in India. Measles havoc is now spreading in Kerala after Maharashtra. Earlier, 14 children had died of measles in Mumbai. Where more than 700 children were found infected and more than 11 thousand children are in critical condition. In such a situation, the government has asked children from 6 months to 5 years to get vaccinated. The government has asked to take strict measures in the affected areas. In fact, now more than 160 children have been found infected with measles in Kerala too. According to WHO, in 2017 there were more than 1 lakh deaths due to this disease in the world. Measles is a disease in which the patient has difficulty in breathing and it spreads rapidly. Generally, this disease is seen in children of 5 years or less. In this disease, red spots appear on the child's or patient's forehead, spread in the body. They last for about a week and then subside on their own. In this, the patient may also have fever, cough, lack of water in the body, weakness or white spots on the tongue. Although its treatment is to take its vaccine, which is given in childhood, but if it happens to someone, it weakens his immune system. In such a situation, the child is isolated and given vitamin A medicine so that the child can stay hydrated. The thing to note is that the patient's life can also be lost in this. That's why take care of cleanliness around you and don't let dirt happen, eat nutritious food, keep yourself clean, drink enough water, get treated by a doctor if you see symptoms and make sure to get children vaccinated in time. Weakness or white spots on the tongue may also appear. Although its treatment is to take its vaccine, which is given in childhood, but if it happens to someone, it weakens his immune system. In such a situation, the child is isolated and given vitamin A medicine so that the child can stay hydrated. The thing to note is that the patient's life can also be lost in this. That's why take care of cleanliness around you and don't let dirt happen, eat nutritious food, keep yourself clean, drink enough water, get treated by a doctor if you see symptoms and make sure to get children vaccinated in time. Weakness or white spots on the tongue may also appear. Although its treatment is to take its vaccine, which is given in childhood, but if it happens to someone, it weakens his immune system. In such a situation, the child is isolated and given vitamin A medicine so that the child can stay hydrated. The thing to note is that the patient's life can also be lost in this. That's why take care of cleanliness around you and don't let dirt happen, eat nutritious food, keep yourself clean, drink enough water, get treated by a doctor if you see symptoms and make sure to get children vaccinated in time.
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