Measles

Measles Vaccination: Procedure and Side Effects

Measles vaccination: when is it given? The measles vaccination is very important: namely, the disease can cause serious complications such as middle ear, lung or brain inflammation. Although such complications are rare, they can be serious and even fatal. Children under the age of five and adults over the age of 20 are particularly susceptible … Measles Vaccination: Procedure and Side Effects

Measles: Contagion, Symptoms, Therapy

Brief overview What is measles? Highly contagious viral infection that is spread worldwide. It is considered a “childhood disease”, although young people and adults are increasingly contracting it. Infection: Droplet infection, direct contact with infectious nasal or throat secretions from patients (e.g. by sharing cutlery) Symptoms: In the first stage, flu-like symptoms, a first episode … Measles: Contagion, Symptoms, Therapy