Measles (a.k.a Al7a9bah)
As everyone have been reading in the news, measles is spreading badly in Aljahra and the danger of it spreading to a wider geographical area is likely to happen if the necessary precaution are not taken.
Some fact about the virus..
Definition:
Measles is a highly contagious illness caused by a virus.
Symptoms:
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Rash
- Cough
- Bloodshot eyes
- Tiny white spots inside the mouth
- Muscle pain
- Light sensitivity
Treatment:
there is no specific treatment for measles. but a relieve can be reached by having bed rest, humidified air, pain relievers/fever reducers (such as Antipyretics… Antibiotics for bacterial complications such as ear infections), and vitamin A.
Vaccine:
Two doses of measles vaccine are recommended for children and certain adolescents and adults.
Hope this information helps and I would like to thank the Kuwaiti Ministry Of Health for the their efforts to fight this virus.
Best regards,
Weld El-Ma6aba