Malawi has launched a campaign Tuesday to immunise two million children against measles.
"We want to kick out measles because it is a dangerous disease which leads to complications such as blindness and death," Storn Kabuluzi, director of preventive health services, told AFP.
Measles | Rubeola - Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Measles is a viral infection with symptoms of fever,and rashes. Measles is prevented by vaccination and staying away from the infected individuals.
Measles is a viral infection with symptoms of fever,and rashes. Measles is prevented by vaccination and staying away from the infected individuals.
The children will also receive Vitamin A supplements and be de-wormed to prevent anaemia.
Malawi's programme is part of a global effort by the World Health Organization to wipe out the disease. WHO says vaccination schemes across Africa have driven down measles deaths on the continent from 396,000 in 2000 to just 36,000 in 2006.
Immunization
Protect your child from various deadly diseases by giving the vaccinations at the right age. This tool helps you schedule the vaccinations of your child.
Protect your child from various deadly diseases by giving the vaccinations at the right age. This tool helps you schedule the vaccinations of your child.
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Mumps - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis And Treatment - FAQs
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that typically causes a painful swelling of one or more of the salivary gland. Mumps most commonly occurs in children aged 2-12 years who have not been vaccinated against the disease. However, it can occur at any age. It was a common childhood disease before the development of the mumps vaccine (MMR vaccine).
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that typically causes a painful swelling of one or more of the salivary gland. Mumps most commonly occurs in children aged 2-12 years who have not been vaccinated against the disease. However, it can occur at any age. It was a common childhood disease before the development of the mumps vaccine (MMR vaccine).
Children Receiving MMR Vaccine Still Below Target
In Scotland, number of children receiving MMR vaccine is improving but is still below the target.
In Scotland, number of children receiving MMR vaccine is improving but is still below the target.
