Measles Summary Measles is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily from person to person. It causes a blotchy red rash. The rash often starts on the head and moves down the body. Other symptoms include Fever Cough Runny nose Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Feeling achy and run down Tiny white spots inside the mouth Sometimes measles can lead to serious problems. There is no treatment for measles, but the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine can prevent it. “German measles”, also known as rubella, is a completely different illness. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Find an Expert Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Foundation for Infectious Diseases National Foundation for Infectious Diseases National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Measles National Institutes of Health Related Issues Complications of Measles (Rubeola) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Don’t Let Measles Be Your Travel Souvenir Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Frequently Asked Questions about Measles in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Measles (Rubeola) Cases and Outbreaks Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine: Vaccine Safety Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Adults Facts about Measles for Adults National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Statistics and Research FastStats: Measles National Center for Health Statistics Start Here Measles Nemours Foundation Measles World Health Organization Measles — Q&A about Disease & Vaccine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Children Measles American Academy of Pediatrics Measles (Rubeola) Logical Images Measles – Fact Sheet for Parents Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Measles: Make Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Array Measles MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella) Vaccine: What You Need to Know Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis Teenagers Measles Nemours Foundation Symptoms Measles (Rubeola): Signs and Symptoms Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Prevention and Risk Factors Measles — Recommendations for Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Measles Vaccination: Who Needs It? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Women Measles, Mumps, Rubella and the MMR Vaccine during Pregnancy Organization of Teratology Information Specialists Patient Handouts Measles: Information for Parents Array MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Vaccine: What You Need to Know Centers for Disease Control and Prevention NIH MedlinePlus Magazine NLM Grantee’s “HealthMap” Helps Uncover Measles Vaccination Gap Images Photos of Measles and People with Measles Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Journal Articles Measles Latest News Vaccine Refusal a Driving Force Behind Measles Outbreaks, Study Finds HealthDay
