Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Measles Claims Infant Life in Mongolian Capital


(MENAFN) Tragically, a four-month-old infant in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, has died from measles, the National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) reported on Tuesday.

The National Center for Communicable Diseases reported that the infant was hospitalized in critical condition on Monday and, despite receiving medical intervention, died from the illness on Tuesday.

In response to this event, the NCCD has strongly advised parents to be vigilant for early measles symptoms in their children and to promptly seek emergency medical attention.

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness, it spreads easily through the air via respiratory droplets and through direct physical contact. Initial signs typically present as fever, a dry cough, a runny nose, a sore throat, and red, swollen eyes. The National Center for Communicable Diseases emphasizes that vaccination offers protection against this disease.

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