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Measles is an infection that spreads very easily. It’s unpleasant and can sometimes have serious complications. Having the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the best way to prevent it.

Anyone can get measles if they haven’t been vaccinated or they haven’t had it before. It’s most common in young children.

Measles usually clears in around 7 to 10 days.

Symptoms of measles

The first symptoms of measles develop around 10 days after you’re infected. These can include:

• cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and a cough
• sore, red eyes that may be sensitive to light
• watery eyes
• swollen eyes
• a high temperature (fever), which may reach around 40°C (104°F)
• small greyish-white spots in the mouth
• aches and pains
• loss of appetite
• tiredness, irritability and a general lack of energy

The measles rash appears around 2 to 4 days after the initial symptoms and normally fades after about a week. The rash:

• is made up of small red-brown, flat or slightly raised spots that may join together into larger blotchy patches
• usually first appears on the head or neck, before spreading outwards to the rest of the body
• is slightly itchy for some people

Is Measels serious - measles can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening complications in some people. These include infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and brain (encephalitis).