Measles Outbreak: Understanding Symptoms, Prevention And Treatment
Measles is a disease that can impact individuals of any age but is more prevalent in children, particularly those under the age of five. Here's all you want to know about symptoms and preventive tips.
Feb 28, 2024, 14:10 PM IST
WHO urges nations in South-East Asia to take 'accelerated measures' against measles
According to the press release issued by World Health Organization, measles vaccination coverage has reached an all-time high of 94 per cent coverage for the first dose and 83 per cent coverage for the second dose by 2019.
Jan 14, 2023, 11:43 AM IST
Maharashtra Measles OUTBREAK: Mumbai reports 23 new cases, starts special vaccination drive
Maharashtra Measles OUTBREAK: To curb the measles virus outbreak, 1,162 children have been vaccinated against measles during a special drive.
Dec 02, 2022, 09:37 AM IST
Measles cases go up: Are children at risk? Symptoms, precautions, vaccines and cure
The country, especially Mumbai, has seen an increase in the number of measles cases with an 8-month-old succumbing to the disease on November 24. A child specialist and neonatologist talks to us about how measles vaccines are a must for children, how it spreads, and more.
Nov 24, 2022, 15:19 PM IST
Measles now 'an imminent global threat' due to Covid-19 pandemic, warns WHO
Measles outbreak: The WHO and CDC said continued drops in vaccination, weak disease surveillance and delayed response plans due to COVID-19, and ongoing outbreaks in more than 20 countries, mean that "measles is an imminent threat in every region of the world.’’
Nov 24, 2022, 08:59 AM IST
India delivers 30,000 doses of vaccines to Maldives after measles outbreak
At least 30,000 doses of MR vaccine were quickly procured from the Serum Institute of India, Pvt. Ltd, and, within three days the vaccine reached Male'.
Jan 24, 2020, 07:00 AM IST
Over 30 school children fall sick after measles and rubella vaccination in UP
At least 30 school going children fell ill after they were administered vaccination for measles and rubella in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.
Dec 07, 2018, 08:24 AM IST
Do you know how many kids in India are unvaccinated for measles?
Measles continues to take the lives of 90,000 people per year worldwide, according to reports.
Oct 28, 2017, 15:54 PM IST
Measles eradicated from UK for the first time, says WHO
The global health body issues the statement of elimination once a disease has stopped circulating for at least three years.
Sep 27, 2017, 19:11 PM IST
Bhutan, Maldives declared measles free; become first in WHO South-East Asia Region to eliminate disease
Bhutan and Maldives have become the first in their region to eliminate the highly infectious disease.
Jun 13, 2017, 20:07 PM IST
Immunisation: How it greatly reduces disease, disability and death worldwide
Immunization can protect against 25 different infectious agents or diseases, from infancy to old age.
Apr 25, 2017, 16:27 PM IST
India's Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign: What you need to know
The single shot Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine nation-wide drive, launched on February 5, 2017, (Sunday) targets around 41 crore children across the country - the largest ever in any campaign.
Feb 09, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
Union Health Ministry starts Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign
According to the ministry, after the campaign the MR vaccine will be introduced in routine immunisation, replacing the two doses of measles vaccine given to children at 9-12 months and 16-24 months of age.
Feb 05, 2017, 19:52 PM IST
North, South America declared measles free continents
Measles is a viral disease that can cause severe health problems, including pneumonia, blindness, brain swelling and even death. It is one of the most contagious diseases and affects primarily children.
Sep 29, 2016, 16:54 PM IST
Must Watch: Why you should vaccinate your child!
Immunization or vaccination protects the child from serious illness and complications of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Apr 27, 2016, 10:35 AM IST
World Immunization Week 2016: Close the immunization gap – Watch!
Immunization, also known as vaccination, is a process in which a person is given vaccine to make him/her immune or resistant to an infectious disease.
Apr 26, 2016, 09:31 AM IST
Measles Immunisation Day: All you need to know!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, measles remains a common disease in many parts of the world, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Pacific, and Africa.
Mar 16, 2016, 09:22 AM IST
Dengue in childhood can increase early heart attack risk
Infectious diseases such as typhoid, measles, chicken pox, bronchitis, tuberculosis and dengue in childhood can increase risk of getting a heart attack in adulthood, suggests new research.
Oct 17, 2015, 14:22 PM IST
