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DOH warns: Beware of measles this summer

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<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">DOH urged the public to get immunization against measles </li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Measles spread during the hot summer season </li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Children and pregnant women are the most vulnerable to the infection </li> <li style="text-align: justify;">An infected mother may give birth to a baby with child defects </li> </ul>The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public on Friday against the spread of measles especially during the hot season of summer. Children and pregnant women are the most vulnerable to the airborne disease. Health secretary Janette Garin stressed that German measles is risky for expectant mothers as it could cause birth defects for the baby. DOH has conducted several immunization <a href="http://www.mb.com.ph/doh-warns-vs-possibility-of-measles-cases-during-summer-month/">programs</a> but still underscored the possibility of measles cases in some areas. “Of course, we’re hoping that this will not happen because we have already conducted immunization in some areas… But still there is a need to remain vigilant and be in the preventive side,” she was quoted in a <a href="http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/560373/lifestyle/healthandwellness/doh-warns-against-measles-skin-problems-during-summer">GMA News Online</a> story published March 25. In order to prevent the spread of the disease, Garin noted that a “herd immunity” must be achieved by the community by availing immunization programs commissioned by the government. How to know if you have German measles “A rash may start around two weeks after exposure and last for three days. It usually starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. The rash is not as bright as that of measles and is sometimes itchy,” explained story by the Philippine News Agency posted on <a href="http://www.mb.com.ph/doh-warns-vs-possibility-of-measles-cases-during-summer-month/">Manila Bulletin</a>. “People are infectious during the week before and after the appearance of the rash” and so it is crucial for the infected person to stay indoors while he or she still has the infection. <a href="http://kickerdaily.com/doh-warn-beware-measles-this-summer/" rel="nofollow">Kicker Daily News</a>

DOH urged the public to get immunization against measles Measles spread during the hot summer season Children and pregnant women are the mos...