Measles Outbreak: Symptoms, Complications, Prevention

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that primarily affects children. It leads to symptoms like rash, fever, cough, and runny nose, potentially causing serious complications.
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Measles References

If you want to know more about Measles, consider exploring links below:


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What Is Measles

  1. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/measles
  2. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/measles
  3. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/measles/symptoms-causes/syc-20374857
  4. https://www.health.gov.au/diseases/measles
  5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles
  6. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8584-measles
  7. https://www.healthline.com/health/measles
  8. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/infectious/factsheets/pages/measles_factsheet.aspx

Measles Information

  1. https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Measles/
  2. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/measles
  3. https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/measles
  4. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/index.html

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