Q15. Consider the following statements about Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination.

1. Measles and Rubella are highly contagious viral diseases that are spread by contact with an infected person through coughing and sneezing.

2. One-third of all measles-related deaths worldwide occur in India.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 only

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b) 2 only

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c) Both 1 and 2

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d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is C
c) Both 1 and 2

Measles and Rubella are highly contagious viral diseases that are spread by contact with an infected person through coughing and sneezing.

Infection with Measles is followed by high fever, rash that spreads over the body,cough, running nose and red watery eyes. Measles weakens the immune system of the body.

Hence infection with Measles often leads to serious complications that include blindness, encephalitis, severe diarrhoea and severe respiratory infections such as pneumonia. Most measles-related deaths are caused by complications associated with the disease. One-third of all measles-related deaths worldwide occur in India

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