Question 1

i learned that babies are not infected with measles. is that true?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: In the us the measles vaccine is offered as early as 6 mo of age for those traveling to areas where the disease is prevalent, or 1 yr if not with another booster at 4-5..This can prevent measles. Unimmunized infants can become infected and some do in the us.It is a terrible illness in most and can result in death..

Question 2

when do people usually get vaccinated against measles? is safe to vaccinate babies and young children?

Accepted Answer

Depends/very much so: In the US the schedule starts the MMR series at a year with a booster at 4-5 yrs. In a local epidemic or when traveling in a worrisome area it can be given 1st at 6 mo but the dose wouldn't count other than to provide temporary protection. A repeat at 1yr would be required &amp; considered the start of the series. Vaccines in infants &amp; children are one of the best health advances in the 20th century.

Question 3

my infant is 14 days old, my mom will visit us, but has been exposed to measles 2 weeks ago. will this pose a risk to my baby?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: That's why every eligible person needs to be vaccinated for measles. Measles disease is super contagious, and a bad situation. It is safest to keep newborns away from other people, because people carry all sorts of germs. If there is measles in the community, staying away from people is even more important. If Grandma is still well 21 days after her exposure, she should be safe to be around Baby.

Question 4

what does measles look like?

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Angry red bumpy rash: 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 5

will i get measles after i touched my baby sister with measles?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A lot of what people label is measles is really not. There are a lot of viral & some bacterial diseases that produce extensive measles like  rashes so getting measles from your sister require that it really be measles. You could get what she has if you've never had it just by living with her.  If you were vaccinated your risks are minimal. If not you will know soon.

Question 6

is baby measles contagious to children?

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??baby measles??: If you are asking about roseola, the illness is contagious to anyone not previously infected. Most kids get this virus in early childhood & are then immune for their lifetime.

Question 7

can my 8 month baby have measles?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Please schedule an appointment virtually with a pediatrician, including a Healthtap pediatrician. You may upload a photo of the rash to an inbox consultation. Measles typically is associated with fever and nasal symptoms.

Question 8

what does a measles rash look like?

Accepted Answer

Measles rash: The measles rash is red or reddish-brown in color. It starts on the face and works its way down the body over a few days. Eventually, it will cover the entire body with blotches of colored bumps—from the neck to the trunk, arms, and legs, until it finally reaches the feet. The rash lasts for five or six days in total.

Question 9

how long is baby measles contagious for?

Accepted Answer

Hard to be specific: Unlike many viruses the contagious period of HHV6 &amp; HHV7, the causes of "baby measles" is difficult to pin down. Patients are certainly contagious during the acute illness, but patients can intermittently secrete the virus in their saliva or respiratory secretions for months or years thereafter. They often do so without symptoms. Most have been infected by age 2 &amp; all by 4. Adults also pass virus.

Question 10

if my nieces are immunized can they spread measles to my baby?

Accepted Answer

NO: No, there has been zero documented cases of spread of any vaccine virus strains from the MMR shot to another person.  Measles and mumps have zero risk of this.  For rubella, there is documentation showing some vaccine virus shedding in the nose and oropharynx of vaccinated people, but still zero cases documented to show that that infects other people.  This should not be any risk to your kids.

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