Rash (Rubeola-Measles) (a very contagious viral illness with a fever of 103-104, blotchy, pink rash, white spots in mouth, red runny eyes and cough)
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Emergent Care - Have you identified one or more of the following symptoms?
- Difficulty breathing (not caused by nasal congestion)
- Child is hard to arouse, complains of severe headache, and acts confused
- Child looks and acts very sick
- Child is immunosuppressed
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Seek Immediate Medical Attention!
These symptoms can be life-threatening. |
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| Incubation is 10-12 days and the child is contagious until the rash is gone
Any exposed child or adult who has not had measles or the measles vaccine should call their Health Care Provider
A measles vaccine is effective in preventing measles if given within 48 hours of exposure |
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Urgent Care - Have you identified one or more of the following symptoms?
- Ear pain develops
- Eyes develop yellow discharge
- Nasal discharge increases and becomes thick
- Fever still present on fourth day of rash
- Fever returns after temperature has been normal for 24 hours
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Contact Your Health Care Provider. |
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Self-Management - You can help in the following ways:
- Fever - give acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil), as needed for fever or discomfort, if no reasons to the contrary
- Cough - use corn syrup for children under 1 year, honey for children 1-4 years
- May also use hard candy or cough drops for children 6 years and older, and a cool mist humidifier
- Red eyes - wipe eyes frequently with clean, wet, cotton ball, and avoid bright light
- Encourage fluids and rest
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