Measles


 
 
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Measles

Measles is a viral disease spread by infected people coughing and sneezing. It starts with a runny nose and sore eyes. A couple of days later a rash like the one in appears. Severe cases of measles can result in permanent hearing problems or brain damage.

When European settles first came to Australia, they brought measles with them. The aboriginal population at that time had no natural immunity, and so measles killed many, especially children.

Measles is one of the most contagious disease. Since 1966, children have been routinely immunised resulting in the disease becoming very rare in Australia.

                                                   

 
 
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