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Measles is highly contagious and easily spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Signs and symptoms of measles include cough, runny nose, watery red eyes, and a rash that usually appears between 3 and 5 days after symptoms begin. The rash usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline and spread downward to the neck, torso, arms, legs, and feet. Measles disease can lead to serious complications, such as pneumonia or encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). Those infected are contagious 4 days before and 4 days after the rash appears.

People are generally considered likely to be immune to measles if they have received two doses of the MMR vaccine, had a past measles infection, or were born in the United States before 1957. Most adults and school-age children have been vaccinated and are at low risk. However, certain groups are at higher risk for developing severe illness, including:
•    Infants under one year of age
•    Pregnant individuals
•    People who are immunocompromised

If you have questions, you can also reach out to the Fresno County Department of Public Health at (559) 600-3332.