OTHER INFO ABOUT MEASLES:

• Measles is a virus
• An individual may take up to 10-14 days after exposure to measles before they develop symptoms
• Usually first signs and symptoms: high fever
• Fever comes before the rash
• Patients are typically contagious-4 days before the rash & 4 days after rash develops (CDC)
• Encephalitis can lead to brain damage
• Measles is extremely contagious. Per CDC, it can actually stay in air up to 2 hours after the person who has the measles, leaves the room
• Airborne precautions are used for patient with measles
• MMR vaccination helps prevent Measles. It is a weakened live virus vaccination
• MMR is given between 12-15 months and 4-6 years old

REFERENCES
1. CDC Measles

2. WHO[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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