Measles is highly contagious viral infection affecting nose, windpipe and lungs. Virus spreads through coughing, sneezing and contaminated surfaces. Transmission occurs 1-2 days before symptoms to 4 days after rash appears
Fetal distress occurs when fetus receives inadequate oxygen during pregnancy. Main symptoms include abnormal heart rate patterns and decreased fetal movement. Can lead to serious complications like cerebral palsy and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Measles is highly contagious airborne disease causing severe complications. Global measles deaths reached 107,500 in 2023, mostly among unvaccinated children. Vaccination prevented 60 million deaths between 2000-2023. 83% of children received first dose of measles vaccine in 2023
Smallpox and rinderpest have been successfully eradicated globally. Smallpox was eradicated in Somalia in 1977. Rinderpest was eradicated in 2010
DPT vaccine protects against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus. Contains inactivated toxoids and pertussis antigens. Licensed in 1949 as whole-cell DTwP. Now available as acellular DTaP (DTaP) since 1990s
Measles is highly contagious with 90% secondary infection rate in domestic contacts. Disease can affect people of all ages, primarily childhood. Single dose of vaccine provides 95% protection in children over 12 months