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If I had measles once, can I get it again?
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can spread into an epidemic. Recognizing the signs of the disease and having early treatment will help the disease to heal quickly and not recur. However, many cases are detected late and do not have proper scientific prevention methods, leading to serious illness and high risk of death.
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When is measles most contagious?
Children are most susceptible to measles because measles is an acute infectious disease caused by the Polynosa morbillorum virus. Measles occurs year-round but mainly occurs in late winter and early spring in temperate climates. In tropical climates, measles often occurs in the dry season and the disease spreads from person to person through the respiratory tract.
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Why is it important to pay attention to vitamin A supplements for children with measles?
Vitamin A deficiency in children with measles can cause corneal problems. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Vietnamese Ministry of Health have recommended the use of high doses of vitamin A in the treatment of measles in children to help them recover quickly and avoid complications after the disease.
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How does the measles rash grow?
Measles is an infectious disease that is easily spread through the air and is caused by the measles virus. Although measles rarely causes death, complications that can occur include otitis media, pneumonia, diarrhea, corneal ulcers, and post-measles encephalitis....
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Measles in babies is very dangerous
Measles can lead to serious complications such as blindness, malnutrition, immunodeficiency, susceptibility to disease and high risk of death. Especially measles in infants and measles in children under 1 year old.
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Can measles go away on its own?
Measles is a benign disease that only causes complications in special conditions. Patients will gradually recover after 3-4 days of rash. There is currently no specific treatment for the disease, up to 90% of measles patients recover on their own and only 10% have serious complications.
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Children with measles are more likely to have pneumonia complications
Measles is an acute infectious disease caused by a virus, highly contagious, can cause epidemics and is common in children. Measles has broken out in many countries in recent years, including Vietnam. Measles usually heals on its own but can lead to serious complications, especially pneumonia and central nervous system complications.
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4 rules to remember when taking care of a child with measles
Measles is an acute infectious disease that spreads rapidly. If children are not treated promptly, it can lead to dangerous complications such as pneumonia and malnutrition. Therefore, parents need to have the necessary knowledge to monitor and care for their children properly.
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Measles outbreak: What should be abstained, what should be done?
According to the Ministry of Health, the measles epidemic is very complicated and is increasing rapidly. Measles is a contagious disease, so if there are no timely preventive measures, it can easily become an epidemic.
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How to tell the difference between measles and chickenpox?
Measles is an infectious disease and can easily become an epidemic if not actively prevented and avoided. Currently, many people still confuse chickenpox and measles because the symptoms of these two diseases have many points that can easily be confused. The following article will help distinguish measles and chickenpox.
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How long is the incubation period for measles?
The average incubation period for measles is 7-21 days (average 10 days). During this period, the patient does not have any clinical symptoms, so neither the patient nor their family members know they have the disease.
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