Why Measles Found New Life in U.S.

Dr. Jennifer Ashton says illness brought to U.S. from other parts of the world; People who aren't vaccinated are often affected.

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Story Created: May 9, 2011 at 10:01 AM AKDT

Story Updated: May 9, 2011 at 10:01 AM AKDT

 

Symptoms of Measles:

  • Develop about one-to-two weeks after exposure.
  • Start with a fever that can be very, very high. About 104 degrees.
  • Cough and runny nose
  • Watery eyes
  • Classic white spots with a blue center dot that occur in the mouth
  • Classic measles rash starts in the face, head and proceeds down the lower body. Typically three-to-five days after the symptoms begin.

 

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