For at least 30 years now every child worldwide vaccinate against MMR (Measles,

Mumps, Rubella), which was A huge step at children life protection.

Let's talk about Measles first.

The incubation period for measles is usually 10 to 20 days and the course of the

Disease lasts several weeks. Most cases of measles are mild and symptoms begin

With a light, hacking cough, low fever, runny eyes and nose and general signs of a

Cold.

the cough can become severe with swelling and redness of the eyes and sensitivity to

Light. The symptoms of high fever and cold do not respond to antibiotics.

The rash Appears, the inside of the mouth is covered with grayish-white dots

Surrounded by reddening that is about the size of a grain of salt. The rash is faint at

The Beginning and first appears behind the ears and then becomes darker and

Spreads rapidly to the face, neck and arms within 24 hours. By the time the rash

Reaches the Legs and feet - in two to three days - it begins to fade on the face and

Gradually fades from the rest of the body in the next few days. As soon as the rash

Appears, the child appears to be much better.

Treatment includes soothing applications to relieve the itchy rash and fluids, cool

Sponge baths and other therapy to help reduce fever and prevent dehydration.

MUMPS: Mumps is a viral disease that can be spread through coughing, sneezing of

Simply breathing near another person. Mumps can cause fever, headache and

Inflammation of the salivary glands makes the cheeks swell. Incubation is generally

14 to 21 days. Symptoms may begin with low grade fever, headache, vomiting and

Earache. Swelling first appears in Front of the ear above the jaw line but the glands

Involved.

mumps can be more severe and cause an inflammation of the

Lining of the Brain and spinal cord (meningitis). Symptoms include severe

headache, Vomiting, Irritability, lethargy.

Treatment for mumps infection includes bed rest, bland diet and plenty of fluids.

RUBELLA: Also known as German measles or the three day measles'

It occurs most often in the winter and spring and is spread through

Coughing, sneezing or simply breathing near another person. The virus can be

Found in an infected person's blood and throat.

MMR Vaccine: is usually given between 12 and 15 months of age. All three of these

Vaccines work very well, and will protect most children for the rest of their life.

However, for about 5% of children the first dose of MMR does not work. For that

Reason, a second dose is recommended to give these children another chance to

Become immune.

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