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Measles (rubeola, hard measles, red measles) What is measles? Measles is an acute, highly contagious viral disease capable of producing epidem ics. Measles is more common in winter and spring. Approximately 1,000 cases occu r in New York State each year, the majority in New York City. Who gets measles? Although measles is usually considered a childhood disease, it can be contracted at any age. Generally, preschool children, adolescents, young adults and inadeq uately immunized individuals comprise the majority of measles cases in the Unite d States. How is measles spread? Measles is spread by direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of infected people or, less frequently, by airborne transmission. Measles is one of the most readily transmitted communicable diseases. What are the symptoms of measles?
Runny Nose How soon do symptoms appear? Symptoms usually appear in 10-12 days, although they may occur as early as eight or as late as 13 days after exposure. When and for how long is a person able to spread measles? An individual is able to transmit measles from five days prior to and five days after rash onset. Does past infection make a person immune? Yes. Permanent immunity is acquired after contracting the disease. What is the treatment for measles? There is no specific treatment for measles. What are the complications associated with measles? Pneumonia occurs in up to 6 percent of reported cases and accounts for 60 percen t of deaths attributed to measles. Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) may also occur. Other complications include middle ear infection and convulsions. Me asles is more severe in infants and adults. How can measles be prevented? Anyone born on or after January 1, 1957, who does not have a history of physicia n-diagnosed measles or serologic confirmation of measles immunity, should receiv e two doses of MMR vaccine for maximum protection. The first dose should be give n at 15 months of age (at 12 months in New York City). The second dose should be given at four to six years of age (school entry) at the same time as the DTP an d polio booster doses. MMR vaccine is recommended for all measles vaccine doses to provide increased protection against all three vaccine-preventable diseases: measles, mumps and rubella. Measles immunization is required of all children enrolled in schools and prekind ergarten programs. Effective August 1, 1990, college students will also be requi red to demonstrate immunity against measles.
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