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How informed are you about measles in children?

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Dear Doctor,

My sister’s son, who I have been taking care of, has been having flu and high temperature for close to one week. Two days ago, he came from school with a rash on the whole body. I took him to a nearby hospital, and the doctor told me to take him back home, that he has measles, and that I should give him the medicines he prescribed. He said he didn’t think I should worry about my son getting the measles, that now the risk is less. I am so worried. Do you think the advice they gave me is true? Is there anything I can do? Muthoni

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