My Daughter Has been sick on and off for about 2 weeks now fever,cough,runny nose, today she woke up a rash all over her body. To me it looks like Measles but she is up to date on all her shots. Could It still be the Measles? I thought children now a days didnt get that anymore any info would help since I cant talk to her doctor for another 2 hours.
2007-02-27 02:44:08 · 8 answers · asked by Desiree 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It could be measles, German measles, roseola, Fifth disease, scarlet fever allergy to some medication. Even after the shot, it is possible to get modified measles. This is a milder illness and the rash starts from the body instead of from the face.
2007-02-27 05:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is up to date on her shots then it is most likely not the measles. Just wondering but why do you have to wait 2 hours to see a doc? Isn't there an urgent care or ER you can take her to? She should be seen by the doc especially if she has been sick for 2 weeks. Take her in now and get this checked out. Why wait 2 hours?
2007-02-27 10:53:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it is possible to get measles even with the vaccination: If someone doesn't have the vaccine, and then contracts it, they can pass it on. This doesn't happen often thankfully.
However I would say that since she has had symptoms for a couple of weeks that it is unlikely to be measles. I do recommend taking her to see a doctor because I get the impression that she is quite young, and long periods of illness like this can be indicative of a more serious infection.
2007-02-27 14:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by Bacteria Boy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If her shots are up to date then it is not measles. Are you sure it isn't chicken pox? Try pressing on the rash; if it disappears quickly when you lift your finger then it is probably just a symptom of her fever. If it "sticks" then it is some sort of genuine rash and you can ask the doctor in 2 hours. My daughter's pediatrician taught me that. Feel better soon.
Edit: Is it tick season where you are? Could she have been bitten? Make as many notes as you can think of and have them ready when you talk to the doctor.
2007-02-27 10:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by Lyn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how old your daughter is but I had 5 kids and they all got something that was called baby measels. They were all under 1 at the time. Sounds the same as what you are suggesting they all had fever too. Sometimes children get a rash caused by the fever as well. Give her alot of fluid and a nice luke warm bath.
2007-02-27 11:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by Joce 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like roseola to me. it causes a rash after a fever. but yea just see the dr today, you never know. i highly doubt she has measles, if she is current with shots.
2007-02-27 10:57:32 · answer #6 · answered by jjsoccer_18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had them as a child. I said they were the "strawberry ice-creams" because that's what it looked like to me. Are they small and everywhere or larger? Could be chicken pox. I don't remember having cold symptoms before the break out.
2007-02-27 10:53:57 · answer #7 · answered by Dawn C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be but I would be more scared of meningitis at this point sounds like the symptoms insist on being tested!! Doctors seem to blow this off. Good luck I hope all is well with her. sorry to add more fears to you, I am a mother also
2007-02-27 10:53:55 · answer #8 · answered by kissybertha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋