In Larkana, more kids are getting sick with measles. Babies like Anam, Usman, Kalsoom, and Mudassar are among those who got sick. Some kids had to go to the hospital because they were feeling really sick.
Dr. Dili Jan Baloch, who helps kids at Sheikh Zayed Children's Hospital, said that they see about 8 to 10 kids every day. Some of them are so sick that they have to stay in the hospital for a while.
But don't worry! The hospital has all the medicines and things they need to help the kids get better. There are also places where kids can get a special vaccine to help them not get sick with measles.
Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. It can cause severe disease, complications, and even death.
Measles can affect anyone but is most common in children.
Measles infects the respiratory tract and then spreads throughout the body. Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose and a rash all over the body.
Being vaccinated is the best way to prevent getting sick with measles or spreading it to other people. The vaccine is safe and helps your body fight off the virus.
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