Episode-62-Measles Isn’t Just a Rash: A Pediatrician’s Personal Account

In this episode of On Call with Dr. Anselm Anyoha, parents learn why measles remains a serious threat to young children despite modern medicine. Dr. Anyoha shares his personal “measles memory” from his medical training in Nigeria, where he witnessed children suffer severe complications including pneumonia, dehydration, convulsions, and even death. The episode explains key measles symptoms—fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and the classic body rash—along with warning signs such as Koplik spots. Dr. Anyoha highlights how easily measles spreads and why outbreaks still occur, especially when vaccination rates fall below safe levels. Parents of children under 13 will hear practical guidance on how to protect their families through timely MMR vaccination, how to respond if measles is suspected, and why prevention is far safer than treatment. This episode underscores the urgent importance of immunizing children to prevent severe illness and save lives.