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What is Measles?
Common Causes of Measles
Home Remedy for Measles

What is Measles?

Measles is a highly communicable viral disease marked by grains of sand like symptoms appearing in the cheeks and proceeding to trunks, palms and soles lasting for about 5 days. Measles is mainly a respiratory infection, even though outward symptoms indicate its presence. Vaccination is the best mode that provides immunity against measles. Once infected it gives lifelong immunity. Vitamin A supplementation during measles significantly reduces risks of morbidity and mortality.

Common Causes of Measles

  • Personal contact

  • Droplets from coughs and sneezes

  • Immunodeficiency due to HIV/AIDS

  • Malnutrition

  • Vitamin A deficiency

Home Remedies for Measles

Tip 1:

Fresh Orange juice had 2 times is good.

Tip 2:

Barley water should be taken 2-3 times.

Tip 3:

Lemonade should be taken often.

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