What to do for measles?

Tender loving care: 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].

Not Much: A viral disease, currently with no medical cure. Only help for severe symptoms such as pneumonia or encephalitis. It is a deadly disease which is why immunizing is the best treatment, for prevention.

Supportive Therapy: There is no drug or antibiotic which will get rid of Measles Virus The treatment is supportive with isolation,fluids,fever reducers,and if there are complications like Otitis Media or Pnumonia treat with appropriate antibiotics.Humidifier to relieve cough and congestion may help

Measles: Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases in humans. Initial symptoms include fever, cough, runny, and conjunctivitis. After 2-4 days, a characteristic erythematous maculopapular rash develops. Symptoms resolve in most cases. Fatal complications include pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain). Fortunately, the measles vaccine can prevent both.

Avoid exposure: You should not expose yourself to other people, especially those that have an impaired immune system. Avoid public places until you have recovered.

Do Not Go Out/Infect: If you have measles one thing you do not do is go out where there are other people as you are very contagious and will infect all susceptible people who you are around with.If you are going to the Doctors office notify them that you have a rash and fever so that they can take precautions