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The study aims to determine the vaccination status, complications, and outcomes of children infected with measles.

May 17, 2026Life and ScienceOpen Access

Measles Complications and Their Related Factors in Children Presenting to the Tertiary Care Hospital of Peshawar. A Cross-Sectional Study

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The study aims to determine the vaccination status, complications, and outcomes of children infected with measles.
Cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary care hospital from August 2024 to January 2025.
Involved 179 children between 2 months and 15 years with measles symptoms.
Data collected through structured questionnaires covering demographics and measles-related factors.
12% (12 children) expired during the hospital stay.
7.3% (13 children) developed motor functional impairment.
Encephalitis and myocarditis were linked to higher mortality, particularly among unvaccinated children.

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Cross-sectional study examines measles complications and vaccination status in children, highlighting public health needs.

Ahmad et al. (2026) studied this question.

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