According to MSF Sudan, 223 children have been treated for suspected measles between June 6 to 27, and 72 children were admitted to the two clinics it supports, including the 13 deceased.
Measles Menace: Despite all precautions, the number of cases is increasing in Mumbai however the good thing is that no fresh casualty was reported.
There is no specific treatment for measles infection; only preventive measures like vaccines can be taken to stay protected.
There is no specific treatment for measles infection; only preventive measures like vaccines can be taken to stay protected. But how many doses of vaccine are suitable? Know from experts here.
With 13 deaths over the last month and a sharp spike in cases, Mumbai and its surrounding areas are staring at a measles outbreak. Amid the rise in measles cases, know about other important vaccines for children.
Amid the upsurge in measles cases across many states, the Centre on Wednesday told all states to administer one additional dose of measles and rubella control vaccine (MRCV) to all children, aged between 9 months to 5 years, in vulnerable areas.
The patients infected with measles are isolated or admitted for treatment at eight hospitals. Maharashtra Health Minister Dr Tanaji Sawant has already reviewed the situation.
Measles is one of the most serious diseases which can be prevented by a vaccine. This is even more fatal for small children. Read to know its causes, treatment and symptoms.
Los Angeles: A measles outbreak that originated at Disneyland has grown to 87 cases.The California Department of Public Health said Monday most of the infections -- 73-- are in California. The rest are in Arizona,
Cape Town: South Africa was put on high alert for a measles outbreak on Monday, with a number of cases reported from five provinces since the start of this year.About 49 laboratory-confirmed measles cases have
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