A new study revealed that the measles vaccination drive in Tamil Nadu has managed to cover just over 87 percent of the children in the state.
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.
Dr George Kurien of Christian Medical College, Vellore, said that if the government wanted wider coverage of the vaccines, then village level drive should be restarted. “Village-level vaccination is key to eradicating major diseases. So, the vaccination drive at village-level should be restarted and carried out with the proper precautionary measures”, he said.
Source-Medindia
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).
Measles: No Measly Threat!
Measles has not been feared for a while due to its eradication, yet people could still be susceptible to an attack especially if they have not been vaccinated says a recent report.
Measles has not been feared for a while due to its eradication, yet people could still be susceptible to an attack especially if they have not been vaccinated says a recent report.
Government Might Conduct Measles Vaccination Campaign
The Union Government may go in for an immunisation campaign similar to pulse polio programme to administer a booster dose of measles vaccine.
The Union Government may go in for an immunisation campaign similar to pulse polio programme to administer a booster dose of measles vaccine.
