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Know the signs and symptoms of measles, so that you can take appropriate steps to curb the spread.<\/div>\n
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Know the signs and symptoms of measles, so that you can take appropriate steps to curb the spread.<\/div>\n
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Know the signs and symptoms of measles, so that you can take appropriate steps to curb the spread.<\/div>\n
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Know the signs and symptoms of measles, so that you can take appropriate steps to curb the spread.<\/div>\n
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Know the signs and symptoms of measles, so that you can take appropriate steps to curb the spread.<\/div>\n
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The Free State Department of Health has recorded about 19 cases of measles in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The towns affected are Frankfort (1), Kroonstad (2), Welkom (1), Bethlehem (11), Rosendal (1), Reitz (1), Ficksburg (1) and Springfontein (1) case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Department of Health, will be running a mass measles immunization campaign, to prevent the further spread of the disease, says Zweli Qamkana, communications officer, Lejweleputswa District Health Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Campaign is expected to run from 6 to 17 February, with the aim of administering measles immunizations to the children between the ages of 6 months to 59 months,\u201d says Qamkana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vitamin A supplementation and the deworming of eligible children will also form part of the campaign, he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn Lejweleputswa district we will be targeting Early Childhood Development Centres, Pre-Schools and Day Care Centres. The measles vaccine will also be available at all Primary Health Care Facilities for children that do not attend school,\u201d says Qamkana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An appeal is made to the caregivers and the parents, to ensure that the children\u2019s Road to Health Booklet are readily available at these sites during the campaign period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What you need to know about measles<\/div>\n
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What is measles?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Measles is a contagious respiratory disease caused by a measles virus. It mostly affects children, but adults can also get infected.<\/p>\n

How is the measles spread?<\/p>\n

Measles can be spread through:<\/p>\n

Saliva when coughing, sneezing or kissing<\/p>\n

Direct contact like hand shaking or hugging<\/p>\n

From mother to child through pregnancy, labour or nursing<\/p>\n

What are common symptoms?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • High fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
  • Coughing<\/li>\n
  • Runny nose and sneezing<\/li>\n
  • Red watery eyes<\/li>\n
  • Sore throat<\/li>\n
  • Measles rush develops 3-5 days after symptoms onset<\/li>\n

    What are possible complications?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Pneumonia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    • Hospitalization due to severe illness<\/li>\n
    • Swelling of the brain<\/li>\n
    • Death<\/li>\n

      How to prevent measles?<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Immunization is the best method we have against the spread of measles virus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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