DEAL FOR MEASLES

Measles 

There is a measles out break in some parts of our county. Measles is caused by the measles virus. This is highly contagious and can be spread by coughing and sneezing or by being close or having close contact with the person who is sick. You are at risk to have measles when:

A child is vaccinated against measles

•  you have HIV or AIDS
• You have close contact with places or persons infected
• you are malnourished
• you are pregnant
• you lack in Vitamin A

The symptoms are :

• 4 days fever
• Cough and conjunctivitis
• rashes

Department of Health (DOH) seemed like they are not ready for this. The vaccines were only distributed when there are already children dying because of measles. The awareness of the citizens are not sustained. they stick in the old traditions that children with measles should bath in warm water with kamias leaves or bath in the sea. This is practiced most especially in remote areas where there are no doctors are available. I suggest that DOH with the help of LGU's should launch a campaign against it so that there will be no casualties because of measles virus.