Warning for high-risk groups with severe complications from measles

Accordingly, people at high risk of severe complications when contracting measles (people with chronic lung disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, people over 50 years old), especially those with unknown vaccination history and have never had measles, should proactively get vaccinated against measles.

When measles symptoms appear, go to a medical facility immediately for timely treatment.

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People at high risk of measles symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, rash, etc., need to go to medical facilities immediately for examination, consultation, and timely treatment to limit serious complications of the disease.

In addition, it is necessary to limit contact with cases of measles or suspected measles. If contact is necessary, it is necessary to wear a mask and wash hands after contact with the sick person.

At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen personal hygiene, nose and throat hygiene, keep warm, improve physical condition to increase resistance to measles; practice good environmental hygiene, keep the working, studying and living environment airy; regularly clean the surfaces of the living and working places.

Measles is the most contagious of all infectious diseases, and anyone can get measles. It can cause dangerous complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, otitis media, corneal ulcers, diarrhea, and even death.

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