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What Precautions Should Be Taken When Suffering From Measles?

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Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2014
Question: My daughter just been diagnose as measles, Please suggest what precautions to be taken. she is now 2yrs and 3 months old.
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Precautions for measles

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us.

Precautions at home:
1. Do not send your child out or to school for 8-10 days or till the rashes are completely reduced.
2. Give her plenty of fluids to keep her hydrated. You can give her fruit juices like orange, lemon juice, ORS(oral rehydration solution) and water.
3. Room should be well ventilated with dim light.
4. Ask her to rest as much as possible.
5. Give her healthy food like fruits, vegetables. Whole grains including bread. Give small amounts of food frequently, this will keep her energetic.
6. Dress her with loose cotton clothes.
7. You should give her complete course of medication as advised by doctor.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any queries, I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
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Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2007

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What Precautions Should Be Taken When Suffering From Measles?

Brief Answer: Precautions for measles Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to us. Precautions at home: 1. Do not send your child out or to school for 8-10 days or till the rashes are completely reduced. 2. Give her plenty of fluids to keep her hydrated. You can give her fruit juices like orange, lemon juice, ORS(oral rehydration solution) and water. 3. Room should be well ventilated with dim light. 4. Ask her to rest as much as possible. 5. Give her healthy food like fruits, vegetables. Whole grains including bread. Give small amounts of food frequently, this will keep her energetic. 6. Dress her with loose cotton clothes. 7. You should give her complete course of medication as advised by doctor. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any queries, I will be happy to help you. Thank you.