How can Measles be treated ?
The child is isolated and excluded from school for about 10 days. Antibiotics are given only if there is a bacterial infection. The eyes may be very sensitive to light and have an irritating discharge. Wash the eyes by wiping them with a clean, wet washcloth but avoid rubbing them. Keep lights dim or the room darkened. Sunglasses may also help. Increase fluids to 12-16 glasses of liquid (8 ounces or 250 ml per glass) a day during the fever. You should drink enough fluids to cause urination every 2 hours. Eat a well balanced diet. To prevent itching of rashes a calamine lotion maybe applied. Antihistamines may also help. How can measles be prevented? The way to prevent measles is by administering measles vaccine at 9 months of age. The standard MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine is given in two dosages. The first dose should be at 12-15 months of age. The second vaccination should be at 4-6 years of age.
