By Naveen Athrappully The number of measles cases in Canada this year is nearly triple that of the United States, according to a July 28 weekly monitoring report from the Canadian government. As of July 19, confirmed measles cases reported in Canada had reached 3,878, according to the report. This is 2.9 times the 1,333 […]
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Measles (rubeola) is a highly contagious viral illness characterized by a prodrome of high fever, cough, runny nose (coryza), and red eyes (conjunctivitis), followed by a distinctive red, blotchy rash that starts on the face and spreads down the body. Spread through airborne droplets from coughing or sneezing, it can cause serious complications like pneumonia, brain inflammation (encephalitis), and even death, though it’s preventable with vaccination.
