A mother asks why her child with confirmed measles cannot be cured by receiving the measles and rubella vaccine. Which response is correct?
Correct answer: B. The vaccine prevents future infection but does not treat established measles
- A. The vaccine treats infection only after fever resolves
- B. The vaccine prevents future infection but does not treat established measles
- C. The vaccine immediately neutralises measles virus in the blood
- D. The vaccine replaces supportive care during active measles
Explanation
Vaccines stimulate prevention by preparing the immune system before exposure, but they do not treat an established measles infection. A child with measles needs appropriate clinical assessment, supportive care and management of complications.
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