Measles Alert at Dogo Onsen! Protect Yourself Now
### Dogo Onsen Visitors Urged to Stay Vigilant Officials in Matsuyama City issued a warning on the 22nd, after confirming potential measles exposure linked to the famous Dogo Onsen hot…
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus, a member of the Paramyxovirus family. It is characterized by a range of symptoms, including a high fever, cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis), and a distinctive red, blotchy skin rash that typically begins on the face and then spreads throughout the body. Measles is transmitted through respiratory droplets from coughs and sneezes of an infected person, as well as through direct contact with contaminated surfaces.
Measles can lead to serious health complications, especially in young children, such as pneumonia, encephalitis, and death. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles, and the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is widely recommended. Despite its vaccine availability, measles outbreaks can occur in populations with low vaccination rates. It is important for individuals to have up-to-date vaccinations to protect not only themselves but also the wider community through herd immunity. The term “measles” specifically refers to the infectious disease rather than any specific strain of the virus.
### Dogo Onsen Visitors Urged to Stay Vigilant Officials in Matsuyama City issued a warning on the 22nd, after confirming potential measles exposure linked to the famous Dogo Onsen hot…