Health Topics

Measles

Measles is one of the most contagious of viral rash illnesses that occurs in childhood. Measles starts with a cough, runny nose, watery eyes, fever and within 3 days a red blotchy rash appears on the face and spreads down the body. The illness lasts for 7 to 10 days and can be complicated by ear infections, pneumonia, or rarely encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).

General Information
(Forwarded to CDC web site)

Measles Vaccination Schedule

Information for Health Care Providers
(Forwarded to CDC web site)

Reported Cases of Measles in Rhode Island, 2000-2005

Who can I contact at the Department of Health about Measles?
Please call the Family Health Information Line at (800) 942-7434.