Measles has been one of the deadly childhood killer diseases in children which are viral infections.
According to the Pediatric, vaccination and education on measles over the years has drastically reduced the number of cases recorded in Ghana.
“Measles can get into the brain of children causing damage, severe diarrhea which can result in a child dehydrated leading to kidney damage if not treated”, she added.
She went on to say, although children are at a higher vulnerability to this disease because of their low immune system, pregnant women are also at risk.
She indicated that if a pregnant woman contracts measles and is left untreated, she may have premature birth, giving birth to a child with a smaller head and other complications during or after birth.
She disclosed that vaccination is the first and primary measure against measles, practicing hand hygiene, coughing etiquette will help prevent the spread of measles.
Madam Adade urged all parents to take their children for weighing after birth to get their children to get vaccinated against measles.
