Measles and its complications
Measles is a highly communicable disease caused by a virus. It affects mostly children. It is easily and very rapidly transmitted through air or direct contact. Children who suffer from measles may experience complications including pneumonia, encephalitis, blindness, deafness, ear infection, diarrhea and dehydration.
Complications due to measles can cause death.
A child with measles usually has blotchy rashes all over the body for 3 days or more. She or he also has fever and at least any one of the following: cough, runny nose, reddish eyes. It can be prevented through vaccination starting 9 months of age.
