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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 Common in Developing Countries like Africa Protect Yourself Against Measles Measles outbreakscan be particularlydeadly in countriesexperiencing orrecovering from anatural disaster orconflict, due to weakenedhealth infrastructure The highly contagious virus is spread by coughingand sneezing, close personal contact or direct contact withinfected nasal or throat secretions.The virus remains active and contagious in the air or on infectedsurfaces for up to 2 hours. It can be transmitted by an infectedperson from 4 days prior to the onset of the rash to 4 days afterthe rash erupts. 2015 Measles Outbreak in U.S.Although eliminated from the U.S. in 2000, a recent outbreakhas been linked to an amusement park in California, likelyfrom foreign guests. Un-immunized children have beeneffected. Transmission Pregnant Women Immunodefficient Individuals Children Who is at risk? Nonspecific Signs/Symptoms:-Mild to moderate fever withpersistant cough, runny nose,inflamed eyes, sore throat-Lasts 2-3 days Incubation Period:-10-14 days after infection-No signs or symptoms Acute Illness & Rash:-Rash consisting of small red spots, which are slightly raise-Splotchy appearance-Face breaks out first, then spreadsdownthe body-Fever rises sharply at this time Communicable Period:-A person can spread the virus fora period of apx. 8 days-Begins 4 days prior to rash-Ends 4 days into present rash double click to change this title text! double click to changethis text! Drag a cornerto scale proportionally. double click to changethis text! Drag a cornerto scale proportionally. double click to changethis text! Drag a cornerto scale proportionally. double click to changethis text! Drag a cornerto scale proportionally. Primary Prevention Treatment History double click to changethis text! Drag a cornerto scale proportionally. Measles is one of the most infectious diseasesknown to mankindRemains an important cause of death amongyoung children worldwideGlobal measles deaths have decreased 78%worldwide since 2000, however, 20 millionpeople are affected by measles still each year Severe complications can beavoided through supportive care.Oral rehydration for fluids lostthrough vomiting & diarrhea. Antibioticsfor secondary infections. Vitamin Asupplements to restore lox Vitamin Alevels during measles. -The measles vaccine has been in use for 50 years and issafe, effective, and inexpensive-WHO recommends immunization for all susceptiblechildren and adults No specific antiviral treatment exists for measles virus. Symptoms Measles signs and symptoms appear10 to 14 days after exposure to thevirus. Signs and symptoms of measlestypically include:FeverDry coughRunny noseSore throatInflamed eyes (conjunctivitis)Tiny white spots with bluish-whitecenters on a red background foundinside the mouth on the inner lining ofthe cheekA skin rash made up of large, flatblotches that often flow into oneanotherThe infection occurs in sequential stagesover a period of two to three weeks. 95% of measles deathsoccur in countries withlow per capita incomes Where to Learn More: www.cdc. govwww.mayoclinic.org www.who.int
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