this ppt will tell you how to prevent Measles

1. -Preventions
By: Aisha
Khalid

3. • Isolation. Because measles is
highly contagious from about
four days before to four days
after the rash breaks out,
people with measles shouldn't
return to activities in which
they interact with other
people during this period.
• It may also be necessary to
keep nonimmunized people —
siblings, for example — away
from the infected person.
• Vaccinate. Be sure that
anyone who's at risk of
getting the measles who
hasn't been fully vaccinated
receives the measles vaccine
as soon as possible

4. • Measles is best prevented by
the measles, mumps andrubella
(MMR) combination vaccine .
• Almost all people who have 2 doses
of a measles-containing vaccine will
be protected against measles.
• If an unimmunized child (over 9
months) or adult has contact with
measles, the infection may be
prevented by immediate vaccination
(within 72 hours of first contact)
with a measles-containing vaccine. If
it is 3 to 7 days since the exposure,
immunoglobulin may prevent
infection.

5. • If the infant is less
than 9 months old
and is in contact with
measles, the risk of
developing measles
can be reduced by
giving immunoglobulin
within7 days of
contact. The MMR
vaccine should then
be given as close as
possible to 12 months
of age, but at least 5
to 6 months after
giving
immunoglobulin.

6. Practice hygiene and
cleanliness• Wash your hands often.
• If soap and water aren’t available,
clean your hands with hand sanitizer
(containing at least 60% alcohol).
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or
mouth. If you need to touch your
face, make sure your hands are clean.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a
tissue or your sleeve (not your hands)
when coughing or sneezing.
• Try to avoid close contact, such as
hugging, or sharing eating utensils or
cups, with people who are sick