19/08/2026
MEASLES AWARENESS
Protect Your Family. Prevent Measles.
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can spread easily through coughing and sneezing. It can affect anyone who is not adequately protected, especially young children.
🔎 WATCH OUT FOR THESE SYMPTOMS:
• High fever
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red or watery eyes
• Red rash that usually starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body
• Small white spots inside the mouth may also occur
🛡️ HOW CAN YOU PREVENT MEASLES?
✅ Make sure children receive their recommended measles-containing vaccines.
✅ Practice proper hand hygiene.
✅ Avoid close contact with people who have suspected measles.
✅ Keep your child at home and seek medical advice if symptoms develop.
✅ Consult a healthcare professional if you suspect measles.
💙 Early recognition and proper medical care can help prevent complications and further spread.
📍 Silang Medical Clinic and Laboratory
Healthcare at Its Finest
📞 0927-073-8433
📧 [email protected]
Stay informed. Stay protected. Keep our community safe from measles! 💙
While recent surges are occurring in countries and regions where children are less likely to die due to better nutrition and access to health care, those infected remain at risk of serious, lifelong complications such as:
👁️ blindness
🫁 pneumonia
🧠 encephalitis (an infection causing brain swelling and potentially brain damage)
Fact sheet on measles: https://zurl.co/OL76e