1. ORIENTATION ON Measles and Rubella (MR) campaign Singhbhum East 11. 06

2. Measles and Rubella & congenital Rubella syndrome (CRS)
An acute viral infection spread via respiratory secretions or aerosols
Classic manifestations:
Maculopapular rash
Fever +cough + coryza/conjuctivities
Complications and mortality highest in children < 2 yrs. and in adults
- Corneal scarring causing blindness, Pneumonia, Diarrhea and Encephalitis
Rubella: A mild, self limiting viral illness
Causing lymphadenopathy, arthritis, thrombocytopenic purpura, encephalitis
Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS): Rubella infection during early pregnancy
May result in spontaneous-abortion, still birth, serious birth defects (hearing impairments, cataracts, glaucoma, heart defects, microcephaly, developmental delay, mental retardation, hematological disorder, liver/spleen damage
Public health concern