Common signs and symptoms include:
- fever;
- runny nose;
- cough;
- red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis);
- tiny white spots inside the mouth (Koplik’s spots);
- red, blotchy rash that starts on the face and spreads over the rest of the body.
Vaccination remains the best way to prevent measles.
“With two doses, the vaccine is nearly 100 per cent effective at preventing measles,” stated WDGPH officials.
“Children routinely receive measles vaccines at 12 months of age, and between ages 4 and 6.”
If you have any symptoms or questions, contact a health care provider or visit wdgpublichealth.ca/measles for information.
