Measles vaccination
What you need to know about the disease
Measles is an infectious disease caused by an RNA virus that causes inflammation of the upper and sometimes lower respiratory tract, has a characteristic small-spotted rash, and may cause complications from the nervous system. Adults, unlike children, tolerate measles more severely.
How to diagnose?
Diagnosis of measles is based on the following clinical symptoms:
- Fever
- Rash
- Cough
- Conjunctivitis
Laboratory tests, including virological tests, are used for confirmation. Early diagnosis helps to avoid complications and start treatment in a timely manner.
How to treat?
Treatment is most often symptomatic:
- Hygiene of the oral cavity, nose, eyes
- Heavy drinking
- Antitussives
- Antihistamines (as needed)
In case of severe forms, hospitalization is indicated.
What are the symptoms?
The incubation period is up to 2 weeks. After that, the following appear:
- General malaise, headache, decreased appetite
- High temperature
- Catarrhal phenomena of the nasopharynx and oropharynx
- Bielsky-Filatov-Koplik spots on the mucous membrane of the cheeks
- Hoarseness of voice, barking cough, wheezing
- Eyelid swelling, conjunctivitis, sometimes reaction to light
- Rash: on the 3rd-4th day of illness, first the face, then the torso, arms and legs
What is prevention?
Measles prevention includes:
- Vaccination is an effective method of preventing disease.
- The vaccine provides protection for 10 years .
Vaccination provides reliable protection against measles and reduces the risk of complications.
Vaccines for vaccination
| The name of the vaccine | Country | Composition and form of release | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prioryx | Belgium | suspension for injection | 1300 UAH |
Where are vaccinations given?
St. S. Rudnytskyi, 5
St. V. Lypkivskogo, 45
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