Measles+&+Rubella

[|Measles] & [|Rubella]

__//What Measles look like://__

__**Cause of Measles**__: The measles is an easily spread illness caused by a virus. The disease is spread through the respiratory route via coughing and sneezing. Until recently, cases of the measles in the US and Canada were almost nonexistent. __**Vaccination and Prevention:**__ Before vaccination, the measles were common during childhood and by the age of 20, most people were contaminated with the disease. First doses of the immunization are usually given at 12-15 months of age. The second dose is usually given by the doctor when the child is 4-6 years old. Many parents did not get their children vaccinated because they were afraid that there was a relation between the MMR vaccine and autism. Because of this, many children had outbreaks of the virus. Bloodshot eyes Cough Fever Sensitivity to light Muscle pain Rash(shown above) Irritated eyes Runny nose Sore throat Koplik's spots(White spots in the mouth) __//Image of Koplik's spots://__ **__Treatments:__**Plenty of restSponge bath with lukewarm water(reduce discomfort of fever) Plenty of fluids(prevent dehydration) Humidifier or vaporizer(ease coughing) Pain relievers **__German Measles:__** __**Additional symptoms of Rubella:**__HeadachesMuscle or joint pain
 * __Symptoms__**: During the Incubation period(8-12 days after exposure to the virus), you may have...
 * Lasts 4-7 days
 * Starts from the superior parts of the body and moves downward
 * Itchy
 * Causes, symptoms, and treatment of the measles and rubella(german measles) are almost identical.


 * The same vaccination is given to prevent both the measles and rubella.

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