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MEASLES (TREATMENT (taking paracetamol or ibuprofen to relieve fever,…
MEASLES
TREATMENT
taking paracetamol or ibuprofen to relieve fever, aches and pains (aspirin should not be given to children under 16 years old)
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SYMPTOMS
cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose, sneezing and a cough
sore, red eyes that may be sensitive to light
a high temperature (fever), which may reach around 40C (104F)
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PREVENTION
Measles can be prevented by having the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. This is given in 2 doses as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.
The first dose is given when your child is around 13 months old, and a second dose is given at 3 years and 4 months.
If the MMR vaccine isn't suitable for you, a treatment called human normal immunoglobulin (HNIG) can be used if you're at immediate risk of catching measles.
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HOW MEASLES IS SPREAD
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touching a surface the droplets have settled on and placing your hands near your nose or mouth (the virus can survive on surfaces for a few hours)