Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that usually causes fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash. While many people recover, measles can sometimes lead to serious complications.
Seek Urgent Medical Care If You Have:
🚨 Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
🚨 High fever above 39.5°C (103°F) that does not improve
🚨 Severe dehydration
- Very little urine
- Dry mouth
- Extreme weakness
🚨 Confusion, excessive sleepiness, or seizures
🚨 Severe headache with vomiting
🚨 Chest pain or persistent cough
- May indicate pneumonia
🚨 Ear pain or discharge from the ear
- May indicate an ear infection
🚨 Rash with unusual bleeding or bruising
🚨 Symptoms worsening after initial improvement
Higher-Risk Groups
Take measles especially seriously in:
- Infants under 1 year
- Pregnant women
- Adults over 20 years
- People with weakened immune systems
- Malnourished children
Possible Serious Complications
- Pneumonia
- Severe dehydration
- Ear infections
- Encephalitis (brain inflammation)
- Vision problems
- Death in severe cases
Prevention
✅ Measles vaccination (MMR vaccine) is the best protection.
✅ Stay isolated from others if infected to prevent spread.
Simple Awareness Message
"Measles is not just a rash. High fever, breathing difficulty, dehydration, confusion, or seizures require immediate medical attention."
If you would like, I can also create a Tamil-English measles awareness poster for Perambalur Polyclinic Medical Centre with your phone numbers (8148678678 / 9597292678).
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