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The role of the measles vaccine for travelling infants 6 to 11 months of age in the era of global outbreaks of disease.

Authors :
Wong, Waison
Lam, Ray
Morris, Shaun K
Source :
Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088); Apr/May2021, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p85-87, 3p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article offers information on role of the measles vaccine for travelling infants 6 to 11 months of age in the era of global outbreaks of disease. Topics include the measles is a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral illness acquired through a respiratory route that is characterized by cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, and a maculopapular rash, and the complications of infection include pneumonia, acute encephalitis, late-onset subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, and even death.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
12057088
Volume :
26
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Paediatrics & Child Health (1205-7088)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149400648
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/pxaa005