There is currently no specific treatment available for measles.
, the first symptoms of measles develop around 10 days after you’re infected. These can include:sore, red eyes that may be sensitive to lightsmall greyish-white spots in the mouthThe measles rash appears around 2 to 4 days after the initial symptoms and normally fades after about a week. The rash:
Measles is a virus that spreads very easily and can cause serious complications such as meningitis and sepsis – with one in every five cases requiring a hospital visit. “Speaking as both a doctor and a mum, the MMR vaccine is the best possible way to keep our children safe and healthy. So, I am urging parents and guardians to check your child’s red book to make sure your child is fully vaccinated against this disease.
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