{"id":23089,"date":"2024-03-08T16:11:12","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T21:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kixcare.com\/?p=23089"},"modified":"2024-03-13T09:50:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T13:50:55","slug":"understanding-measles-symptoms-causes-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kixcare.com\/fr\/understanding-measles-symptoms-causes-and-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Measles- Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"

Written by Cristina Tullio, RN, BNI<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recently, we have been seeing cases of measles in Canada rise, despite having been eradicated in many parts of the world in the past. This resurgence is mainly attributed to a decline in measles vaccination rates during the pandemic. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into what measles is, how it spreads, symptoms to watch for, prevention methods, and the critical role of vaccination in combating it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Measles? How does it spread?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the measles virus. It spreads through airborne transmission, meaning it gets into the air when someone with measles coughs, sneezes, breathes and speaks. The virus lingers in the air and on the surface for up to 2 hours, so you can catch measles without even being close to someone or by simply being in the same room as someone infected with measles. It’s important to note that individuals infected with measles can be contagious up to four days before the rash appears, making it challenging to contain the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms to Watch For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The initial symptoms of measles often resemble those of a common cold and typically appear about 10 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. These symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n