Per CDC:
Measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years old. Measles is highly contagious. If one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected.
Key points
Measles is very contagious and can be serious.
Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk.
Two doses of MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles.
Signs and symptoms
Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus. Common measles symptoms include:
High fever (may spike to more than 104° F)
Cough
Runny nose (coryza)
Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
Rash
Complications
Measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years of age. Common complications are ear infections and diarrhea. Serious complications include pneumonia and encephalitis.
To learn more visit: About Measles | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC
