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In Jodhpur, the infection of measles is spreading rapidly, 10-12 children are being hospitalized daily. Cases have increased due to reduced vaccination during covid. Vaccination and prevention of correct treatment are possible.
Beware: This virus spreading in Jodhpur
Highlights
- Measles infection is spreading rapidly in Jodhpur.
- 10-12 children are being hospitalized daily.
- Vaccination and correct treatment is possible to prevent measles.
Jodhpur:- The infection of Measles (measles, origin, small mother) is spreading rapidly in Jodhpur. Around 10 to 12 children are being admitted daily in Mathuradas Mathur Hospital and Umaid Hospital in the city, some of which are reaching serious condition. However, hospitals under the medical college are playing an effective role in controlling the infection, due to which no one has died so far. Pediatrician Dr. Manish Karkha says that children admitted under Jodhpur have clinical measles. However, vaccination of this disease can be prevented.
What is the cause of disease?
Explaining the reason for the increasing case of Measles, he said that the cases of measles have started increasing again due to reduced routine vaccination during Kovid. Be sure to get measles vaccine for rescue. To protect me from infection and to take the infected child to the hospital for the right care of infected children, avoid keeping at home and should not fall into home remedies or superstitions. The right medical treatment should be taken. Infections are seen mainly in a child from 9 months to 12 years.
Increased infection as soon as winter is over
Manish Parikh, senior doctor at Mathura Das Mathur Hospital, told Local 18 that the infection of measles usually spreads rapidly when the winter is over and the summer starts. It is a viral disease, which is reaching other children from the infected child through air. There has been a sudden increase in cases of this infection in March. Measles must be vaccinated for prevention of measles.
How does the infection spread?
The infection of measles spreads through the dropped drops during cough and sneezing. Its main symptom is three C-cough, nose and eyes red. Dr. Manish Parikh said that Measles is a viral disease, which can be cured by the right treatment. Parents should pay attention to timely vaccination and treatment. It is necessary to be cautious in view of the increasing cases of infection, but there is no need to panic.
Separate isolation ward for children
Superintendent of Umaid Hospital, Dr. Mohan Makwana said that a separate isolation ward has been created in the hospital to prevent the infection from spreading. This will protect other children from infection. The increase of cases was seen in March. But in view of the increasing case, hospital facilities are being expanded more.
Measles prevention and care measures
Experts have made some important suggestions for protecting me from infection and correct care of infected children:
1. Take the infected child to the hospital immediately, avoid keeping it at home.
2. Do not fall into home remedies or superstitions, take the right medical treatment.
3. Keep the child in a clean and ventilated place, keep away from other children.
4. Strictly follow the medicines and diet given by the doctor.
5. The child does not have vitamin A deficiency, so give vitamin A solution.
6. Not getting treatment on time can make the situation serious, which can cause problems like pneumonia and brain infection.
7. Get the children regular vaccination so that the effect of measles is reduced.
