She developed a rash very suddenly over night and so far it doesn't itch. However, it is over more than 90% of her body. I have an appointment for her but not until later and I'm worried.
2007-02-22 00:47:17 · 5 answers · asked by Melissa P 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Measles is a highly contagious, viral infection that is most common in children. It is characterized by fever, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, enanthem (Koplik's spots) on the buccal or labial mucosa, and a maculopapular rash that spreads cephalocaudally. Diagnosis is usually clinical. Treatment is supportive. Vaccination is highly effective.
Measles, mumps, and rubella: This vaccine combines live attenuated viruses into one vaccine that produces protective antibodies and probably lifelong immunity to each virus in 95% of recipients.
Serum immune globulin given 6 days after exposure to the virus can reduce the risk of developing measles or decrease the severity of the disease.
Please see the web pages for more details on Measles.
2007-02-22 01:26:41 · answer #1 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are several types of measles, i already suffered from 2 types. after suffering from 1 virus the body gets immune to that particular type of virus, but you watch out for the other virus. aside from the rashes you may also want to check if she has lump at the back of her neck & for fever, these as also signs of measles.
Hope this helps..
good luck..
2007-02-22 17:45:42 · answer #2 · answered by bebe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be sometimes they will still get it but it will be a very mild case. Dont worry just give your child an Aveeno bath until the rash is gone.
2007-02-22 00:51:19 · answer #3 · answered by deogee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are cases where the vaccine cannot prevent measles.It usually starts appearing on the trunk and then spreads to the head arms and face.Initially there won't be much itching,later with pustule formation it does.Do not worry.Just follow doctor's orders and help her to tide over the situation.you may apply soothing calamine lotion all over her body.
2007-02-22 00:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by Pras 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, my grandkids were vaccinated and they had them, but it was a very mild form, dont worry
2007-02-22 00:51:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋