Q: Can you die from measles?

As many as 1 out of 2000 infected people may die from measles infections which can cause serious pneumonia or encephalitis ( a brain infection). This can be minimized by proper immunizations. Get the shot.

Q: How do you contract measles?

Measles is an only human illness that is passed by direct contact with the oro-nasal secretions or airborn droplets coughed up by an infected person.Infected persons are contageous 1-2d prior to 5d after onset of the rash.When contageous particles enter your nose/eyes/mouth or throat, they may take 8-12 days before you have symptoms. Get vaccinated and you can avoid it.

Q: What does measles look like?

Measles is an angry red rash all over the body. Not only does the child have a rash but the child is sick and is miserable. He has a bad runny nose and very watery eyes and a bad cough. It is a very uncommon rash to see these day.

Q: In what ways is measles spread?

Measles is thought to spread via the respiratory route -- so inhalation of respiratory droplets from an infected person can lead to infection. It is an extremely contagious disease, as an infected person may spread the virus up to 7 days prior to the onset of symptoms and 3-4 days following the onset of symptoms. You can prevent yourself from infection with the MMR (mumps measles rubella) vaccine.

Q: How long does measles itch last?

Measles rash does not itch,but when the the rash is clearing it causes peeling of the skin like you see after sunburn and that may cause itching and it may take few days,Which varies in person to person but it does not take more than 5 to7 days

Question 1

What are measles? why was it a threat to children in the 1950's?

Accepted Answer

This is one of many viral diseases that caused epidemics around the world and killed a significant percentage of its victims. It has been credited with decimating the native american population in the US after arriving with the Spanish. After the measles vaccine was developed, the frequency declined. It is still deadly and still occurring in the US, more now that some refuse vaccines.

Question 2

Were symptoms of measles in the 1890s the same as symptoms of measles in the 1990's?

Accepted Answer

Yes but in the 1890's more people died from the measles than in the 1990's due to improved medical care. Measles is not a good virus to catch so get vaccinated.

Question 3

What causes measles?

Accepted Answer

Measles is a contagious disease cause by a virus.

Question 4

What to do for measles?

Accepted Answer

There is no cure for measles [virus is too smart for us]. Do things to make yourself feel better while you wait for your body to kick out the virus. Take Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen for fever or muscle aches. No aspirin! call your doc [especially for babies]. Watch out for: ear pain, croup, diarrhea, severe cough/shortness of breath [pneumonia], lethargy/confusion [big deal brain infection].

Question 5

How do you cure measles?

Accepted Answer

Measles is a viral illness common in unvaccinated populations.  The illness runs thru its stages and recovery is generally complete. A portion will have complications;ear & lung infection that require rx, a few may develop life threatening encephalitis (more in <5yo).The world health organization recomends vitamin a supplements to help reduce mortality.

Question 6

Can you die from measles?

Accepted Answer

As many as 1 out of 2000 infected people may die from measles infections which can cause serious pneumonia or encephalitis ( a brain infection). This can be minimized by proper immunizations. Get the shot.

Question 7

How do you contract measles?

Accepted Answer

Measles is an only human illness that is passed by direct contact with the oro-nasal secretions or airborn droplets coughed up by an infected person.Infected persons are contageous 1-2d prior to 5d after onset of the rash.When contageous particles enter your nose/eyes/mouth or throat, they may take 8-12 days before you have symptoms. Get vaccinated and you can avoid it.

Question 8

What does measles look like?

Accepted Answer

Measles is an angry red rash all over the body.  Not only does the child have a rash but the child is sick and is miserable.  He has a bad runny nose and very watery eyes and a bad cough.  It is a very uncommon rash to see these day.

Question 9

In what ways is measles spread?

Accepted Answer

Measles is thought to spread via the respiratory route -- so inhalation of respiratory droplets from an infected person can lead to infection. It is an extremely contagious disease, as an infected person may spread the virus up to 7 days prior to the onset of symptoms and 3-4 days following the onset of symptoms. You can prevent yourself from infection with the MMR (mumps measles rubella) vaccine.

Question 10

How long does measles itch last?

Accepted Answer

Measles rash does not itch,but when the the rash is clearing it causes peeling of the skin like you see after sunburn and that may cause itching and it may take few days,Which varies in person to person but it does not take more than 5 to7 days

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What are measles? why was it a threat to children in the 1950's?

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Were symptoms of measles in the 1890s the same as symptoms of measles in the 1990's?

What causes measles?

What to do for measles?

How do you cure measles?

Can you die from measles?

How do you contract measles?

What does measles look like?

In what ways is measles spread?

How long does measles itch last?

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