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Mumbai is currently witnessing an outbreak of measles.
Key Points:
About Measles
- Measles or as it is called ‘khasra’, is a highly contagious viral disease which affects mostly children.
- No specific treatment for measles except vaccination.
- Spreads by coughing and sneezing, close personal contact.
- As per the guidance of the National Health Mission, in India, measles vaccination is given under the Universal Immunisation Programme.
