MEASLES

Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children.

It can cause serious health complications like pneumonia, swelling of the brain and even death.

Measles spreads easily.

Measles spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

A person can spread measles to others even before knowing they have the disease.

•      You can get measles just by being in a room

where a person with measles has been.

•      This can happen even up to 2 hours after that person has left the room.

•      If one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected.

•      You can spread measles to others from 4 days before through 4 days after the rash appears.

The best way to protect against measles is with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

ective.

Two doses of MMR vaccine are about  at

preventing measles.

Possible exposure:                  !

If you think that you have measles or have been exposed to someone with measles, ISOLATE YOURSELF FROM OTHERS and call your healthcare provider or urgent care before arriving to be tested.

Do not arrive at a health care facility without giving advance notice.