According to BMC, the child was not vaccinated as he was very young. According to an official report, he started developing measles symptoms on Sunday and was admitted to a government hospital the next day after he experienced severe breathing difficulties.
Mumbai reports 2 new measles cases, taking the total number of cases to 514, while Maharashtra's cases rise to 1,162
Two new measles cases have been reported in Mumbai, taking the total number of infections to 514, while the death toll remained unchanged. Meanwhile, measles cases in Maharashtra stood at 1,162 on Friday, while the death toll stood at 20.
Of the 335 beds earmarked for measles treatment, only 114 were occupied.
According to a release issued by the state government, out of 2,60,739 children in the age group of 9 months to 5 years, 77,827 children have been given additional doses of measles-rubella vaccine at 78 health posts.
In addition, of 5,293 children aged 6 to 9 months in 21 health centres, where the number of cases in the sub-9-month group accounted for more than 10% of laboratory-confirmed cases, 1,940 received a 'zero dose' of the MR vaccine was given
The state health department has launched a special initiative from December 15 to provide additional doses of measles and rubella vaccine to children in the age group of 9 months to 5 years over a period of 28 days.
Mumbai reported six new measles cases on Friday, while the total number of cases in Maharashtra stood at 1158.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that originates in the nose and throat of an infected child or adult but is almost completely preventable through vaccination. However, 95% vaccine coverage is needed to prevent outbreaks among the population.
The most common measles virus symptoms include high fever, fatigue, strong cough, red or red eyes, and runny nose. It can also cause a red rash on the body, which starts on the head and then spreads to other parts of the body.
Currently, there is no cure for measles and once a person is exposed to the virus, it is advised to take plenty of rest, as the body needs time to recover. Usually a person recovers from the infection within 10 to 15 days.
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