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According to NHS, measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.<\/p>\n
Check if you or your child has measles<\/strong><\/p>\n Measles usually starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later. Some people may also get small spots in their mouth.<\/p>\n Cold-like symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n The first symptoms of measles include a high temperature, a runny or blocked nose, sneezing, a cough and red, sore, watery eyes.<\/p>\n Spots in the mouth <\/strong><\/p>\n Small white spots may appear inside the cheeks and on the back of the lips a few days later. These spots usually last a few days.<\/p>\n The measles rash<\/strong><\/p>\n A rash usually appears a few days after the cold-like symptoms. <\/p>\n The rash starts on the face and behind the ears before spreading to the rest of the body.Photo credit: NHS<\/p>\n The spots of the measles rash are sometimes raised and join together to form blotchy patches. They\u2019re not usually itchy. <\/p>\n The rash looks brown or red on white skin. It may be harder to see on brown and black skin.Photo credit: NHS<\/p>\n Information:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not sure it\u2019s measles<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s very unlikely to be measles if you\u2019ve had both doses of the MMR vaccine or you\u2019ve had measles before.<\/p>\n Urgent advice:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ask for an urgent doctor appointment if:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. you think you or your child may have measles<\/p>\n 2. you\u2019ve been in close contact with someone who has measles and you\u2019ve not had measles before or you\u2019ve not had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine <\/p>\n 3. you\u2019ve been in close contact with someone who has measles and you\u2019re pregnant, measles can be serious in pregnancy<\/p>\n 4. you have a weakened immune system and think you have measles or have been in close contact with someone with measles.<\/p>\n How to look after yourself or your child<\/strong><\/p>\n Measles usually starts to get better in about a week.<\/p>\n After seeing a doctor, there are things you can do to help ease the symptoms and reduce the risk of spreading the infection.<\/p>\n It can help to:<\/p>\n 1. rest and drink plenty fluids, such as water, to avoid dehydration<\/p>\n 2 take paracetamol\u00a0or ibuprofen\u00a0to relieve a high temperature, do not give aspirin to children under 16 years<\/p>\n 3. use cotton wool soaked in warm water to gently remove any crusts from your or your child\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n Important<\/strong><\/p>\n Stay off nursery, school, or work for at least 4 days from when the rash first appears.<\/p>\n Also try to avoid close contact with babies, people who are pregnant and people with weakened immune systems.<\/p>\n How to avoid spreading or catching measles<\/strong><\/p>\n Measles is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. There are things you can do to reduce the risk of spreading or catching it.<\/p>\n Do<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. wash your hands often with soap and warm water<\/p>\n 2. use tissues when you cough or sneeze<\/p>\n 3. throw used tissues in the bin.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t<\/strong><\/p>\n do not share cutlery, cups, towels, clothes, or bedding.<\/p>\n Complications of measles<\/strong><\/p>\n Measles can lead to serious problems if it spreads to other parts of the body, such as the lungs or brain.<\/p>\n Problems that can be caused by measles include pneumonia, meningitis, blindness and seizures (fits).<\/p>\n These problems are rare, but some people are more at risk. This includes babies and people with weakened immune systems.<\/p>\n Measles in pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n If you get measles when you\u2019re pregnant, it could harm your baby.<\/p>\n It can cause:<\/p>\n 1. miscarriage\u00a0or stillbirth<\/p>\n 2. premature birth\u00a0(before the 37th week of pregnancy)<\/p>\n 3. your baby having a low birthweight.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to get medical advice if you\u2019re pregnant and have been in close contact with someone who has measles.<\/p>\n Content created and supplied by: Ballandama (via Opera \n , . , . () , , , , , , , , . \/ , and\/or . , , and\/or , and\/or <\/span> According to NHS, measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it. Check if you or your child has measles Measles usually starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later. 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