The cases of measles have again occurred in Brazil and in other countries; Learn how to prevent disease
Recently, they have been confirmed in Brazil cases of measlesA highly contagious disease that was already considered something of the past. This is because Brazil had already eradicated and disease, and in 2016 the Pan American Health (Paho) organization said the country was free from the transmission of the virus.
And the disease is not only returned to Brazil. In recent times, the United States, for example, had an even worse situation, since they had died of measles in the country. Therefore, a greater awareness of measles is very necessary and how to prevent it against it.
First of all, it is noteworthy that the first symptoms of the disease, which usually appear in about 10-14 days after exposure to the virus, are high fever, dry cough, nose that colas and conjunctivitis. After a few days, the characteristic character of the disease appears, who starts on his face and behind his ears, spreads through the trunk, arms and legs.
“It is common to feel fatigue, loss of appetite and, in some cases, diarrhea. In more serious cases, measles can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia and brain, which is a brain inflammation, which can be fatal”, says the infectiousologist. So if you hear the symptoms of measles, seek help quickly.
Then knowing it How to prevent against measles:
How to prevent measles
According to Dr. Jessica Fernandes Ramos, infects and member of the Syrian-Tebanese hospital in the center of infectology, the prevention of measles is performed through the triple viral vaccine (measles, paroti and rosolia), administered in two doses during childhood. The most common measles cases are also in children up to 5 years, in particular those who have not yet completed the vaccination scheme.
“The viral triple (measles, parotitis and rubella) is administered in two doses: the first to 12 months and the second at 15 months. Adults should also check if they are vaccinated. And if they are not sure of their vaccination, consult a health professional to verify the need for dose”, warns the doctor.
It has been due to the fall of the coverage of vaccination, as well as the import of cases from other countries, that the disease has lost its state eliminated in Brazil in 2018.
“Many people are no longer vaccinated by disinformation, false news and even difficulties of access. Furthermore, during international travel, the virus can return to Brazil through unhealthy people.
Source: Terra
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