Rashes Are Not The First Symptom Of Measles,What is the best way to prevent the ever-increasing cases of measles in children?
Recently, measles has started increasing again in many states of India, in which the condition of Mumbai city of Maharashtra is said to be worse. The ongoing measles outbreak has taken a toll on the health of children. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also stated that a single case of measles can lead to 12 to 18 infections. Health agencies have also declared that measles has become one of the biggest threats to the world. According to reports Maharashtra and Kerala have seen the highest increase in measles cases. So far 807 cases of measles have been seen in the state, while 18 deaths have also been registered. If we talk about Kerala, on 30 November 160 cases of measles were reported in Malappuram district of Kerala. Apart from this, an increase in measles cases is also being seen in Haryana, Bihar, Jharkhand and Gujarat. Symptoms Measles signs and symptoms appear around 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Signs and symptoms of measles typically include: Fever Dry cou...