If you spot your child starting to show the telltale signs of measles – fine rash or tiny red spots that start from the head down to his lower extremities, do not hesitate to inform your doctor right away.
Below is an excerpt of an article that talks more about measles:
How does measles spread?
- Measles is mainly spread through the air. It can be caught just by being in a room with a person with measles or where someone with measles has been recently. The virus can survive in the air for an hour or more.
- When someone with measles coughs or sneezes, droplets may directly land in another person’s nose or mouth.
- Children are very contagious up to 4 days before the rash starts and before the illness is diagnosed.
Measles is very contagious. If you have not been vaccinated or already had measles, you will probably get it if you are in the same room as someone who has it.
How can I protect my child?
There is no cure for measles. You can protect your child by making sure she is vaccinated.
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