 Greetings, I am Dr. Ujwala Peskar, Head of the Department of Pediatrics, Manipal Manipune. Today I am here to share information about measles with you. Recently we all have read in the newspaper about the outbreak of measles in Mumbai. So we are concerned about Mumbai and the measles also. Measles is a disease which is caused by measles virus. It is highly contagious. What are the symptoms of measles? Very high-grade fever, 104-105 degree Fahrenheit. A rash which starts typically from behind the ear involving face going down the neck, trunk and extremities. Cough. Corrhiza that is a running nose and a watering of eyes. What are the complications of measles? These are pneumonia, flare-up of the tuberculosis, high infection which can cause blindness, ear infection and brain infection, loose motions also, subtypes. How do you prevent measles? This is by giving vaccination. Vaccinate your child first dose at the age of 9-12 months and the second dose between 16-24 months. Indian Academy of Pediatrics also recommends third dose at the age of 4-5 years. Thank you.