In three states of the country including Jharkhand the danger of measles has started looming. In view of this, the central government has deployed one of its high level teams in these states. Special cities of three states have been identified, where the central team will investigate the matter. , Central team reached these cities of three states including Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand

The central team has reached three states. Which includes Jharkhand’s capital Ranchi, Gujarat’s capital Ahmedabad and Kerala’s Malappuram.

Centre deploys High-Level teams to Ranchi in Jharkhand, Ahmedabad in Gujarat & Malappuram in Kerala to assess & manage an increase in the number of Measles cases among children

— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2022 Central team will investigate the situation of measles

Central government A special team has been deployed, which will investigate the risk of measles in children and increase in cases at these places. Apart from this, the team will also work for the prevention of measles.

What is measles and how much is the danger from it

Measles or chicken pox is an infectious disease. It can spread very easily from one person to another. Red rashes appear all over the body due to measles. In the beginning of measles, red spots appear on the head. After that it gradually spreads throughout the body. Measles is also known as Rubella. Measles occurs only in humans, which does not spread to other organisms. It can also be a genetic disease. According to a report, at present there are 6 types of hereditary measles disease.

What is the symptom of measles

Higher than normal fever, dry cough, continuous runny nose due to measles Symptoms like sore throat, swelling of the eyes appear. Its common symptom is the appearance of red rashes on the body.

They are more at risk than measles

Measles especially happens to those people who have not taken its vaccine. Apart from this, international travel can also become a factor. Deficiency of Vitamin A also increases the risk of measles. Measles affects children under the age of five. Apart from this, pregnant women are also more likely to get measles. Due to low immunity, the risk of measles also increases.

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Wed, Nov 23, 2022, 7: 24 PM IST