Measles

The disease Measles is characterized by a macular rash, fever, flu, cough and conjunctivitis. Complications include encephalitis leading to brain damage and a high mortality rate.

The vaccine contains live attenuated virus and is given at 12-15 months of age along with the rubella and mumps (MMR) vaccine and before school entry. It is common for children to develop a rash and fever 5-10 days after vaccination. Immunocompromised children and those with a severe egg allergy (the vaccine is made from fetal chicken tissue) should not receive the vaccine.

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Bibliography: Επιτομη Κλινική Παιδιατρική, Ιωάννης Ανδρουλάκης, Επιστημονικές Εκδόσεις Παρισιανου