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The clinic health worker, Mr. Mahana, identifies measles as a highly contagious viral respiratory infection dangerous for pregnant women and infants. The story explains isolation, rest, and fluids, plus frequent handwashing and covering coughs and sneezes. It also recommends pain relief when aches occur and emphasizes Vitamin A–rich foods and measles vaccine and hygiene measures to prevent transmission.","Measles  \nEnglish Health  \nMeasles  \nStory by Marlene Custer Reference Source for medical information:  \n[www.healthline.com/health/measles](www.healthline.com/health/measles)[ ](www.healthline.com/health/measles)[Illustrations: Art of Reading](Illustrations: Art of Reading)  \nEnglish  \nUSA  \nArt of Reading illustrations are cc by-nd.  \nCopyright © 2017, Marlene Custer  \n[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  \nYou are free to make commercial use of this work. You may adapt and add to this work. You must keep the copyright and credits for authors, illustrators, etc.  \nSalma was concerned. Another child in the village was sick with a fever, a runny nose, and cough. The mother said that most of her child's friends were sick or had been sick in the past month. Salma, the village caregiver, thought it was time to go in search of medical help. She hiked almost two hours to the closest little town with a clinic, and a health worker on staff.  \nThe health worker, Mr. Mahana, gave Salma a bottle of water, and sat down with her. He listened carefully as she listed the symptoms that the sick ones were showing. She finished by stating that some of the sick ones had gotten better in a couple of weeks, but more were starting with it. One small baby was very sick.  \nMr. Mahana, a kind man that inspired trust, said that the symptoms sounded very much like measles. \"Measles is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system,\" he explained.\"It is very contagious, spread through mucous or saliva. Coughing and sneezing, and not washing hands often, cause the disease to spread quickly. Being around a person with measles,\" he continued, \"is dangerous for a pregnant woman, and it can even cause death in babies and very young children.\"  \n\"What can we do about it?\" inquired Salma.\"We don't want it to continue to spread throughout the village.\"  \nMr. Mahana replied, \"The children that are sick should be isolated from those that are healthy. They should be drinking fluids and  \ngetting lots of rest. Hands should be washed frequently, and coughs and sneezes need to be covered. They should eat carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, spinach, eggs, and fruit. These foods are rich in Vitamin A.\"  \n\"If the patients are achy, you can give them a small amount of ibuprofen,\" he added.  \n\"Thank you so much for your help,\" Salma graciously responded. \"I will purchase a supply of ibuprofen, and stop by the market for some fresh fruits and vegetables on my way home. Maybe I can get all the mamas together tonight  \nand tell them what you just told me.\"  \n\"I will drive you back to the village,\" Mr. Mahana caringly offered, \"so you don't have to carry the fruits and vegetables so far. And, I can check on that sick baby to see if he needs any further treatment.\"  \n\"Thank you. Thank you so much.\"  \nMeasles Symptoms  \nCough, Runny nose, Sneezing Sore throat  \nFever, with Rash  \nRed eyes, Eyes sensitive to light Muscle aches  \nTreatment for Measles  \nRest, Fluids  \nPain relievers  \nCover coughs and sneezes Wash hands often  \nVitamin A-carrots, sweet potatoes,  \nspinach, eggs, fish, mango, fruits Prevention of Measles  \nDo not share drinking glasses or  \neating utensils, Wipe door handles  \nand other things touched by others  \nEat foods with Vitamin A Measles vaccine","cbCaibeIBjgoX7f5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibeIBjgoX7f5","pdf",377070,5,1,11,"English","en",105,"# Measles in the Village\n## Symptoms and Risk\n## Treatment and Care\n## Prevention Steps","[{\"question\":\"What are the common symptoms of measles described in the document?\",\"answer\":\"Measles symptoms include cough, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, fever with rash, red eyes that are sensitive to light, and muscle aches.\"},{\"question\":\"How should sick children be treated and cared for?\",\"answer\":\"Sick children should be isolated, given fluids, and allowed plenty of rest. 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