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Explains how measles spreads through air droplets, what symptoms to watch for, and the lack of a specific antiviral cure, emphasizing rest and non-alcoholic fluids plus advice from healthcare providers. Covers possible complications, the development of immunity after infection, and prevention through vaccination schedules, including booster timing before school.","Understanding Measles  \nEnglish: Learner's Book Grade 7  \nUnderstanding Measles  \nEnglish: Learner's Book Grade 7 Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia  \nCopyright © 2017, Annjoy M. Julius  \n[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)  \nYou may not use this work for commercial purposes. You may adapt and add to this work. You must keep the copyright and credits for authors, illustrators, etc.  \nIn the next six months a new strain of the measles virus has claimed the lives of more than 40 children. In days gone  \nby,immunisation during the early years of the childhood was enough to contain the disease,but it appears that the virus has beaten the vaccine .  \nFacts about measles  \nMeasles is a contagious viral infection,once common ailment that appeared to have vanished with the introduction of immunisation but which seems to be coming back.  \nIt is easily spread from person to person when droplets of the virus are circulated through the air from an infected person coughing or sneezing.  \nHow is measles treated?  \nAs measles is a virus,there is no specfic treatment for the infection. However,resting and drinking plenty of non-alcoholic fluid will help one feel better. Your doctor orpharmcist will be able to recommend over-the-counter treatments.  \nSymptoms of measles  \nWatch out for the following symptoms:cough,running nose,sneezing,red watery eyes,high fever,red spots the check,koplick spots(small spots in the mouth) mouth spots with white centre and read ring, skin rash beginning near ears and neck, skn rash spreading rapidly, high temperature, hacking cough and light sensitivity.  \nMeasles is highly contagious and, before immunisation was available, it could cause epidemics in schools. Once a person has had measles, they develop immunity to it andwill not contract it again.  \nWhat are measles effects?  \nOccationally,measles can lead to many different complications including pneumonia and ear infections. However, one child in a 1,000 with measles will go on to develop meningitis, which can be fatal or cause disabilities such as deafness.  \nHow can I prevent getting measles?  \nMeasles is easily prevented by a vaccine. 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