The rash develops on the forehead and moves down the face, the neck, and finally, covers the entire body of the child. For the first two days after the appearing of the skin rash, the child may become severely ill due to high fever. After three days, when the rash spreads to the feet, it automatically starts subsiding and eventually disappears. It may take about a week after the rash first appears to recover completely from the disease.

It is advisable to consult a physician in case of high fever, head ache or breathing difficulties to confirm whether your child has contracted measles. The best treatment for this disease is to isolate the infected person and to give complete bed rest for a week. To relieve breathing difficulties, a warm room and regular use of vaporizers would be of help. Acetaminophen reduces the high fever associated with measles.

The MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella), if administered at the beginning of 12 months for the child, could prevent measles. But if the child is infected once, this disease can give life long immunity and will not recur again.

If proper care is not taken, measles can lead to further bacterial infection like pneumonia. Adults who contract measles may also suffer from severe symptoms and complications and could potentially lead to hospitalization.

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