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     Measles cases have been reported in 19 states this year. What does a measles rash look like?

     So, what does a measles rash look like? How can you identify measles symptoms, and how long are you contagious? Where is measles spreading in the U.S.? How long is the measles vaccine good for ...

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     EDITORIAL: Make sure measles case stays an outlier

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   How do you know if you have measles?

   • Nonspecific signs and symptoms. Measles typically begins with a mild to moderate fever, often with a persistent cough, a runny nose, inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis) and a sore throat. This relatively mild illness may last 2 to 3 days. Acute illness and rash. The rash is made up of small red spots, some of which are slightly raised.

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   How do you know if your child has measles?

   • Measles typically begins with red, watery eyes ( conjunctivitis ). Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you think you or your child have been exposed to measles. Tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin.

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   What does a measles rash look like?

   • The measles rash may look like flat, tiny spots and raised bumps that eventually join together in a rash from head to toe. Depending on your skin color, the rash may appear red, brown, blue, or different from the rest of your skin. Measles is typically not itchy. Other measles symptoms may include: Learn more about what measles looks like.

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   May 11, 2022 · Measles is a childhood infection caused by a virus that can be serious and even fatal for small children. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, eyes, rash and white spots in the mouth. Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications and prevention of measles.

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   Measles is a highly contagious virus that can cause fever, rash, cough, and other complications. Learn how to recognize the signs of measles, how to get tested, and how to protect yourself and others from infection.

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   Learn how to recognize the symptoms of measles in adults, such as high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes, which appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus. Also, find out about the complications of measles, such as Koplik spots and rash, which appear 3 to 5 days after the first symptoms.

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   Nov 16, 2023 · Measles (rubeola) is a viral disease that causes fever and a rash. It’s highly contagious and spreads through the air when a person with measles talks, coughs or sneezes. There isn’t a medical treatment for measles — you have to let the virus run its course. The best protection against measles is to receive the measles vaccine.

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   Aug 21, 2019 · Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that causes fever, rash, cough, and white spots in the mouth. Learn how to prevent, diagnose, and manage measles in adults and babies, and how it differs from rubella.

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   Nov 5, 2020 · Learn about the signs and symptoms of measles, a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia, encephalitis, and death. Find out how to protect yourself and others from measles, and when to seek medical help.

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus that can lead to severe complications and death. Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose and a rash. The best way to prevent getting sick with measles or spreading it to others is to be vaccinated. The vaccine is safe, effective and inexpensive.