Measles
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What is Measles?
Measles is an acute, highly communicable viral disease causing a high fever, conjunctivitis, caryza, cough, white spots on the throat and a characteristic red blotchy skin rash.
Incubation Period
10-21 days.
Transmission
Airborne droplets from the nose and throat of infected persons.
Period of communicability
Four (4) days before rash to five (5) days after.
Treatment
Monitor and treat symptoms.
Prevention
Immunization with MMR vaccine after first birthday and 4-6 years.
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