Measles

Measles (probably from Middle Dutch or Middle High German masel(e), meaning "blemish, blood blister") is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable infectious disease caused by measles virus. Other names include morbilli, rubeola, 9-day measles, red measles, and English measles.

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin and clear layer that covers the white surface of the eye and the inner eyelid. It makes the eye appear pink or reddish. Pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness may occur. The affected eye may have increased tears or be stuck shut in the morning. Swelling of the sclera may also occur. Itching is more common in cases that are due to allergies. Conjunctivitis can affect one or both eyes.

American medical researcher (1897-1985)

vaccine used against the disease measles

any of several combined vaccines against measles, mumps, and rubella

American vaccinologist (1919–2005)

rare insidious sequela from measles infection

species of virus

encephalomyelitis characterized by inflammation located in brain and located in spinal cord that damages myelin

prodromic viral enanthem of measles manifesting two to three days before the measles rash itself

Vasoorimala is a female deity worshiped in many parts of Kerala and Kodagu region of Karnataka. She is worshipped as an Upa Devata (sub-deity) in Bhadrakali or Shiva temples. Vasoorimala is believed to be a deity that prevents contagious diseases like smallpox, chickenpox, and measles. In North Kerala, Vasoorimala is worshipped and performed as Vasoorimala Theyyam. According to myths, Manodari, wife of Asura named Darikan was later named as Vasoorimala.

social event held in an attempt to inoculate children through exposure to infectious disease

combination vaccine against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella viruses

symptom of rubella