What is the treatment done for Measles?
• There is no cure for the measles. The best remedy is bed rest, and plenty to drink. Use paracetamol to control the fever. • Children with a hacking cough may get relief from a cough mixture or by sitting in a steamy room, like the bathroom while the shower is running. • Kept the curtains closed if the child is sensitive to light. • Those with the measles should be kept isolated to prevent the spread because it is highly infectious. The child’s school or preschool should also be advised. • The tiny spots on the inside of the mouth will confirm diagnosis. The measles also can be identified with a blood test. • Measles has a low death rate in healthy children. However, in malnourished children there is a small but real risk of death. • Seek immediate medical attention for your child if they complain of a stiff neck, cannot breath properly, are hard to wake, are coughing up green or yellow phlegm, have sore ears or have not urinated for 10 hours.
