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Measles outbreak: Foods to eat and avoid while recovering from the disease

There is an increased need for energy and protein in children or adults suffering from measles and during recovery also. Here are foods you must add to your diet while recovering from the disease.

 Measles is an acute viral respiratory illness and a child or adult suffering from it can develop high fever, malaise, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis followed by rash(Freepik)
Published on Jan 20, 2023 10:13 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Measles epidemic: 9 new cases reported in Mumbai, tally breaches 500 mark

BMC recently declared a measles epidemic in the city and focused on increasing the vaccine coverage.

Mumbai's civic body said 36 children with symptoms of measles were admitted to hospitals during the day. (File)
Updated on Dec 22, 2022 07:59 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Boost fever, rash surveillance: Govt to states as measles surges

Maharashtra and Kerala have so far reported at least 914 cases of the viral disease. There have been 18 deaths in Maharashtra alone.

A health worker creates awareness about measles during a survey inside a slum following death of children due to the outbreak of the disease at Dharavi, in Mumbai, Saturday, December 3, 2022. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Dec 05, 2022 05:13 AM IST

Measles: Warning signs your child is developing serious complications

Measles can take a dangerous turn and in such cases, children may need immediate hospitalisation. Here are signs that your child has developed serious mealses complications.

Measles is highly contagious and can be dangerous especially for babies and young children(Shutterstock)
Published on Nov 29, 2022 05:03 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Measles outbreak: How to protect your child from measles; expert offers tips

A large number of children have been detected with measles in Mumbai which has caused panic among parents. Here are tips you must follow to protect your kid from measles.

Unvaccinated children are more at risk of getting measles and have 70% higher mortality risk compared with vaccinated children. (Shutterstock)
Published on Nov 27, 2022 03:48 PM IST
By, New Delhi
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