Measles Outbreak: What's Needed To Prevent Spread In Children
NDTV
In a letter to all the states and Union Territories, the Health Ministry said the measles case surge is of particular concern
Increasing measles cases in several states have raised concern whether it could spread to more areas. Measles cases have been reported from Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala and Maharashtra.
Mumbai and other districts in Maharashtra have reported a sharp rise in measles cases, prompting the centre to ask states to consider administering an additional dose of measles and rubella vaccines to children aged nine months to five years in vulnerable areas.
Doctors have explained certain steps that could help in preventing the spread of measles.
First, at least three doses of measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccination are needed to protect children, say doctors.
