Understanding Measles

Measles is an infectious viral disease that causes a fever and red rash on the skin. It may be accompanied by a cough, runny nose and watery eyes. Two or three days after initial symptoms, white spots may be spotted in the mouth. And three to five days after initial symptoms, a rash with flat red spots begins on the face at the hairline and begins to spread down the body. With is on the spread, what do you need to know?