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Measles is a serious viral infection from which small children can be easily protected through a vaccine. By coughing or sneezing, its particles start floating in the air, which can spread the disease.According to the BMC bulletin, a 10-year-old girl has been confirmed dead from measles in Mumbai. Being a resident of Bhiwandi in neighboring Thane district, his death will be shown there.So far BMC has surveyed 23,87,386 houses and found 2860 suspected patients with symptoms of high fever and rashes, including 237 found in the last 24 hours.Measles symptoms do not start until 10 to 14 days after exposure. They include a red, blotchy skin rash, fever, runny nose, swollen eyes, sore throat and cough. Pregnant women and children under the age of five are the most common victims of measles. They are more likely to be exposed if they have low immunity and are not vaccinated at the right time. The spread of the disease is much more rapid if they come into contact with communities of affected...

The news of the death of 4 children due to Measles in Mumbai Metropolitan Region has raised the concern of the Health Department. On the last day i.e. on November 8, the death of 4 children was confirmed in the city due to measles, a day after which more new cases have been confirmed in the city. According to the information given by the officials of the Municipal Corporation i.e. BMC, these are all deceased children who lived in Rafi Nagar township of Govandi area of ​​Mumbai. At the same time, officials say that the Measles outbreak in Mumbai may spread rapidly in the area. Why and how does Measles disease spread? (What is measures) Measles disease, commonly known as measles disease, is an infectious disease. It is spread by viruses of the paramyxovirus family. In this disease, red colored rashes and boils occur on the body of the victim. Initially, these red rash appears on the patient's head, but gradually they spread to other parts of the body as well. As it is a contagious ...