হাম (Measles)

 SYMPTOMS OF MEASLES:

• High Temperature
• Runny nose
• Cough and sneezing
• Red.watery eyes.
• White spot inside the mouth. 2-3 days after other symptoms begin.
• Red rashes appearing 3-5 days after symptoms begin.

PREVENTION:

1. Wash your hands frequently.

2. Stay home when sick.

3. Cover your nose and mouth when coughing /sneezing.

4. Get the MMR vaccine.

5. Avoid sharing food, water and other things contaminated by saliva.

6. If you are infected, isolate at home  for at least 4 days

7. Avoid contact with people who are vulnerable to the infection.

 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT MEASLES?

• Keep children home from school until 4 days after rash appears.

“PROTECT YOUR CHILD FROM MEASLES”

• Measles spreads through the air when an infected person coughs/ sneezes. It can remain in the air for 2 hours.
• Measles can be dangerous specially for babies and young children.
• About 1 out of 5 people who get Measles will be hospitalized.
• 1 out of every 1000 people with Measles develop Brain swelling due to infection, which may lead to Brain damage.
• 1-3 out of 1000 people with Measles could die, even the best care.