Public Health Authority warns parents of measles risks to children
Saudi Arabia's Public Health Authority urges parents to ensure children receive full measles vaccinations, warning of serious complications beyond skin rash.
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AIThe Public Health Authority has called on parents to ensure their children complete the recommended vaccinations and promptly receive booster doses to protect against measles and its complications, and to help safeguard the wider community.
In a post on its official X account, the authority explained that measles is a highly contagious viral disease, with symptoms that extend beyond skin rash. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
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The authority warned that measles infection can lead to serious health complications, including ear infections, dehydration due to diarrhea, pneumonia, and encephalitis.
The Public Health Authority stressed that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles, urging parents to ensure their children receive booster doses to protect them, limit the spread of the disease, and safeguard the community.