A member asked:

If my child has the measles, how long is she infectious?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Arthur Torreanswered

Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 52 years experience

Yes: A child with measles is generally contagious from 3 - 5 days before the rash to 4 days after the rash appears.

6.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau agrees1 doctor agrees

Dr. Marcus Degrawanswered

Pediatrics 23 years experience

Yes: A person with measles is contagious from 1 to 2 days before symptoms start until about 4 days after the rash appears.

6.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Related questions

A 29-year-old male asked:

My kid got high fever followed by rashes like measles with brown vesicles extensively. What could be that? Is that contagious?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 29-year-old male asked:

What is viral exanthematous fever ? My kid got this but doc told this is not measles a or chickenpox and lesions are not contagious. Please clarify.

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 28-year-old female asked:

Unvaccinated child with measles. What is the chance of a child dying or having severe complications from the measles?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year-old member asked:

Does a child ever have measles more than once?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 40-year-old member asked:

Can you get measles again if you had it as a child?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Last updated Dec 25, 2014

Found in:

Female health›Measles

People also asked

Can a parent of a child with measles be contagious?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

How contagious is measles?

1 doctor answer • 10 doctors weighed in

Is baby measles contagious to children?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

How long is baby measles contagious for?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Is measles still contagious after 10 days?

3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $39!

50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.