What is measles?
Q: What is measles?
A: Measles is an infectious disease caused by a virus that is passed on in tiny drops of water when people breathe.
Q: How do people catch measles?
A: People catch measles from other people who have the disease.
Q: What are the symptoms of measles?
A: People with measles have a sore throat, fever, cough, red eyes, runny nose, and a bumpy, red rash all over their body that causes a high irritation of itching.
Q: Is measles easy to catch?
A: Yes, measles is very infectious, which means it is easy to catch.
Q: What is the MMR vaccine used for?
A: The MMR vaccine is used to stop children from getting measles, mumps, and rubella. The three vaccinations are all in one injection.
Q: What is the difference between measles and rubella?
A: Measles and rubella are two different infectious diseases. Measles is caused by a virus and passed on in tiny drops of water when people breathe, while rubella, also known as German measles, was discovered by German scientists.
Q: Is there a specific cure for measles?
A: No, there is no specific cure for measles. People with measles may rest and take medicines to make them feel better, to stop pain, and make fevers go away. Most people that have measles recover, but some people die from it.
