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Measles is a very contagious viral illness. It's also known as rubeola. It causes a distinct rash and a fever. Measles is spread through direct contact with droplets from coughs or sneezes from a person with measles. Although not as common, it can be spread by droplets in the air. The symptoms of measles happen about 7 to 14 days after coming in contact with a person with the virus.
Measles often starts with cold-like symptoms, such as:
High fever (up to 104°F (40°C) or higher
Runny nose
Inflammation and redness of the covering of the white part of the eye (conjunctivitis)
Cough
Tiny white spots inside the mouth (Koplik spots)
Within another few days, a red rash appears. It often starts on the face and then spreads to the rest of the body. Once the rash appears, the fever may get much higher. This rash fades after 4 to 7 days as symptoms go away.
The symptoms of measles may look like other health problems. Make sure your child sees his or her healthcare provider for a diagnosis.
Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is.
A child who doesn't have enough vitamin A may need to take extra doses of this vitamin. Vitamin A does not treat measles by itself. But in people with vitamin A deficiency, it lowers the risk for serious complications and death from infection. Most people don't know if they are lacking in vitamin A. So your child's healthcare provider will probably give your child extra vitamin A if he or she has measles. Other treatment includes:
Medicine for fever or discomfort
Antibiotic medicine for complications such as bacterial infections that may develop. Antibiotics are not effective in treating viral infections like measles.
Most children get better with no lasting effects. But measles can lead to serious complications or even death. Complications of measles are:
Middle ear infection that may lead to hearing loss
Infection of the lungs (pneumonia)
Infection of the upper airway with trouble breathing and cough (croup)
Diarrhea
Infection of the brain (encephalitis)
The measles vaccine is part of the routine vaccines recommended for children. Children should be vaccinated for measles with 2 doses:
First dose at 12 to 15 months of age
Second dose at 4 to 6 years of age
For children who have not been vaccinated, getting the vaccine up to 3 days after exposure to measles may prevent the disease.
Children who have had measles are immune for life.
Call your child's healthcare provider right away if you suspect measles. Get emergency care if your child has:
A fever higher than 105°F (40.5°C)
Trouble breathing
A severe headache
Confusion or clumsiness