In Limasol, cases of measles are again recorded, and some of the sick children have already been hospitalized.
The pediatric company in Cycia confirmed the existence of new cases, and the medical services of the Ministry of Health were made in a state of increased readiness. Official statements with recommendations for parents are expected in the coming hours.
According to the source in medical institutions, the exact number of cases has not yet been disclosed, but all identified cases are interconnected. Doctors recall that vaccination remains the most reliable way of protection and warn of the need to immediately take measures to prevent further spread of the infection.
Carr is an extremely contagious viral disease that children most often get, but adults can also get sick. The first signs include high temperature, cough, runny nose, eye redness and a characteristic rash that begins with the face and spread throughout the body.
In some cases, the disease can lead to severe complications - pneumonia or inflammation of the brain (encephalitis).
Infection occurs through the smallest drops with a cough or sneezing of an infected person. The virus is able to persist in the air and on the surfaces for several hours, which makes it especially dangerous in the premises and places of mass accumulation of people where there are unvaccinated ones.
Doctors strongly recommend that parents check whether their children are vaccinated against measles, and if necessary, take vaccination as soon as possible. This is not only the protection of an individual child, but also an important measure to prevent an epidemic on the island.
Source: Philenews.com
