What are the ways measles can get transmitted?

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

One of my colleagues was diagnosed with measles. I had measles in my childhood. But my doubt is whether it can spread to my 2 months old granddaughter through me? Will I transmit the infection?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

Hi,

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Once you are infected with measles, there is no chance of reinfection in you.

Antibodies already present in your body will give you lifelong immunity. There will not be any active infection in you.

There is no possibility of you infecting others. So, you will not transmit it to the child.

You can get your child vaccinated against measles. It is usually given in the immunization schedule. If given already then do not worry.

For further doubts consult a preventive medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/preventive-medicine-physician

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