In Manipur, two tribal children were killed after measles outbreak. Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease. It causes upper respiratory symptoms, fever and rash.
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Measles is a viral infection with symptoms of fever,and rashes. Measles is prevented by vaccination and staying away from the infected individuals.
Measles is a viral infection with symptoms of fever,and rashes. Measles is prevented by vaccination and staying away from the infected individuals.
‘In Manipur, two tribal children were killed after measles outbreak. Measles, also known as morbilli or rubeola or red measles, is a highly contagious viral disease caused by a virus belonging to paramyxovirus family. It causes upper respiratory symptoms, fever and rash.’
"The unaffected children will be vaccinated against this disease. Besides, the children already affected by the disease will be taken care of," Rajo said. Villagers complained that no preventive vaccines were given in advance to the tribal children by the health officials in the district.
The Director said that all the preventive measures will be taken in other parts of the state. Health officials and paramedics have been mobilised for doing the needful.
Test Your Knowledge on Measles
Measles, also known as morbilli or rubeola or red measles, is a highly contagious, rash-causing infection belonging to paramyxovirus family. It also causes upper respiratory symptoms and fever. Efforts are being made to eradicate measles from the world. Test your knowledge on measles by taking this quiz.
Measles, also known as morbilli or rubeola or red measles, is a highly contagious, rash-causing infection belonging to paramyxovirus family. It also causes upper respiratory symptoms and fever. Efforts are being made to eradicate measles from the world. Test your knowledge on measles by taking this quiz.
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