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Stay informed. Recognize symptoms. Get vaccinated.
Recognize Measles Early
- High Fever — Potentially over 104°F
- Cough
- Runny Nose
- Red, Watery Eyes
- Rash — Appears 3–5 days after symptoms begin
If you or your child show these signs, avoid public places and call your doctor immediately before visiting a clinic.
Guidance for Schools & Childcare Facilities
- Monitor symptoms and update immunization records.
- Exclude unvaccinated individuals during outbreaks.
- Promote hygiene and disinfect shared surfaces.
Why Measles Is Serious
- Highly contagious — 9 in 10 non-immune people exposed will get infected.
- Can lead to pneumonia, brain inflammation (encephalitis), and death.
- Spreads through airborne droplets and contaminated surfaces (up to 2 hours).
Tip: Measles is preventable with two doses of the MMR vaccine.
The MMR Vaccine Saves Lives
- Protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.
- Two doses offer 97% effectiveness.
- First dose: 12–15 months; Second dose: 4–6 years.
- Adults born before 1957 are usually immune.
Been Exposed to Measles?
- Call your provider before going in.
- Stay home and avoid public areas.
- MMR vaccine within 72 hours of exposure can help.
- Immune globulin (IG) may reduce severity if given within 6 days.
Measles is Preventable. Let’s Keep Kansas City Healthy.
- ✅ Get Vaccinated
- ✅ Know the Symptoms
- ✅ Report Suspected Cases
- ✅ Stay Home if Sick