Islamabad: National Institutes of Health to prevent the spread of measles and Naegleria Advisory issued to concerned institutions.
According to Express News, the advisory has been issued to the relevant health institutions for the purpose of timely and appropriate measures regarding the prevention of Measles and Naegleria.
According to the advisory, measles, also known as rubella, is a viral infectious disease that mainly affects the upper respiratory tract. The disease can affect people of any age, but especially children under 15 years of age. Those who have not been vaccinated may be susceptible to this infection.
Measles is spread by inhalation/aerosols in enclosed spaces or by direct contact with the nasal and throat secretions of infected individuals.
The advisory states that measles can be easily prevented by two doses of a safe, affordable and effective vaccine, with the first dose of measles vaccine given at 9 months of age and the second dose at 15 months of age. Is.
Similarly to Naegleria, Naegleria is an amoeba (also known as a brain-eating amoeba). Also found in moist soil.
In Pakistan, since 2008, cases of this disease have been reported from Karachi and some other parts of the country. Through this advisory, the National Institute of Health has directed the relevant health authorities to take precautionary measures in the summer season, especially in Karachi. do
According to the advisory, it is important to avoid the disease while swimming, diving and nosediving, empty and clean small pools daily, ensure that swimming pools, etc. are properly chlorinated. If you are using unchlorinated water, do not run water into your nose when showering or washing your face.
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