If you never heard about the Measles or even know what the symptoms are- this might just be the perfect time to find out. According to the cdc Measles is a highly contagious virus that starts with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat, followed by a rash that spreads all over the body.
The symptoms of measles generally appear about seven to 14 days after a person is infected.
Measles typically begins with
- high fever,
- cough,
- runny nose (coryza), and
- red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis).
Two or three days after symptoms begin, tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth.
Two or three days after symptoms begin, tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth.