Measles (Rubeola)- It isn't just a little rash

Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children.

Common symptoms include:

• High fever (can go over 104°F)
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Red, watery eyes
• A rash that appears 3 to 5 days after symptoms start

Measles can lead to serious health problems:

• About 1 in 5 people with measles need hospital care
• About 1 in 1,000 can get brain swelling, which may cause permanent damage
• 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 people with measles may die, even with good medical care

You can help keep your child safe.
Make sure they get the MMR vaccine on time. It’s a safe and effective way to give your child long-lasting protection from measles.

Not sure if you need a measles booster?
Scroll down to see the DHS Measles Booster Infographic and find out.

Watch this short 30-second video to learn why measles is serious — and how you can protect your child: 

For more information about Measles, click the links below:

• Immunizations: Measles (WI DHS)
• Measles (CDC)
• Measles Symptoms and Complications (CDC)
• Measles Vaccination (CDC)
• Measles Fact Sheet (CDC)
• Measles Outbreak Fact Sheet (CDC)
• Measles Rash Fact Sheet (CDC)
• Preventing Measles (Before and After Travel (CDC)
• Measles is Very Contagious (YouTube)

Need to report a public health issue after hours?

Pleae contact Health Officer Becky Rowland at 414-916-7158

(Between the hours of 4:30pm and 8:00am and weekends)

• Measles is Very Contagious (YouTube)
• Immunizations: Measles (WI DHS)
• Measles (CDC)
• Measles Symptoms and Complications (CDC)
• Measles Vaccination (CDC)