Health units monitor the emergence of measles cases in Palmas | Tocantins

The guidelines are intended for health teams to monitor patients with fever symptoms consistent with measles symptomatology.

"We have no suspected or confirmed cases of the disease, but we alert all professionals and the population about the possibility of occurrence of cases We are with several states in Brazil that have already recorded cases of this year, especially the northern region states such as Roraima and Amazonas who already have more than 400 confirmed cases, "said Juliana Araújo, nurse at Paliana Central Vaccine.

Measles is an acute infectious disease, viral, severe, transmissible and highly contagious, with symptoms including high fever,> 38.5 ° C, generalized rash, coryza cough, conjunctivitis and white spots on the oral mucosa

Transmission occurs directly, through secretions expelled by coughing, sneezing, speech or breathing Measles vaccination is the only way to prevent the disease. In case of doubt, go to the nearest health unit to notify the case, receive follow-up and ensure that control measures are taken for the safety of your family and the community.

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