How serious is the measles?

How serious is the measles?

Measles can be serious. Children younger than 5 years of age and adults older than 20 years of age are more likely to suffer from complications. Common complications are ear infections and diarrhea. Serious complications include pneumonia and encephalitis.

Can measles cause death in adults?

Measles has a low death rate in healthy children and adults, and most people who contract the measles virus recover fully. The risk of complications is higher in the following groups: children under 5 years old. adults over 20 years old.

Does measles ever go away?

There’s no specific treatment for measles, but the condition usually improves within 7 to 10 days. A GP will probably suggest taking things easy at home until you’re feeling better. Stay away from work or school for at least 4 days from when the measles rash first appears to reduce the risk of spreading the infection.

How can u get measles?

Measles spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people around him or her will also become infected if they are not protected.

Measles has a low death rate in healthy children and adults, and most people who contract the measles virus recover fully. The risk of complications is higher in the following groups: children under 5 years old.

What country is measles most common in?

Africa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Madagascar have reported the highest numbers of cases in 2019. However, cases have decreased in Madagascar as a result of nationwide emergency measles vaccine campaigns.

How can we prevent measles?

You can avoid catching measles by having the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. If the MMR vaccine is not suitable for you, a treatment called human normal immunoglobulin (HNIG) can be used if you’re at immediate risk of catching measles.