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Measles (Rubeola), Topic Overview - WebMD
Measles is a very contagious (easily spread) infection that causes a rash all over your body. It is also called rubeola or red measles.
http://www.webmd.com/children/tc/measles-rubeola-topic-overview#1
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Measles - PatientInfo
Measles is an infection that mainly affects children but can occur at any age. It is rare in the UK, due to immunisation. The illness is unpleasant but most children fully recover. However, some children develop serious complications.
http://patient.info/health/measles-leaflet
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Measles - NHS Choices
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can be very unpleasant and sometimes lead to serious complications. It's now uncommon in the UK because of the effectiveness of vaccination.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/Pages/Introduction.aspx
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Measles (Rubeola) - CDC
Information from the CDC about measles.
http://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/
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What is Measles - National Vaccine Information Center
Measles is a highly contagious virus that is shed through respiratory secretions (nasal discharge, coughing sneezing) for four days before symptoms appear until three to four days after rash onset, when it is most easily transmitted.
http://www.nvic.org/vaccines-and-diseases/Measles.aspx
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Measles, Rubeola - CDC
Measles starts with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat. It's followed by a rash that spreads over the body. Measles virus is highly contagious virus and spreads through the air through coughing and sneezing.
http://www.cdc.gov/measles/
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WHO: Measles
Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus. In 1980, before widespread vaccination, measles caused an estimated 2.6 million deaths each year.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs286/en/
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Measles - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Wikipedia's information about measles.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles
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Measles - Mayo Clinic
Measles - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this vaccine-preventable disease.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/measles/basics/definition/con-20019675
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Measles - KidsHealth
Measles is best known for the skin rash it causes. Although rare, outbreaks can happen. Getting your kids fully vaccinated is the best way to protect them from this disease.
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/measles.html
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Measles (Rubeola) Topic Overview - WebMD
Measles-Rubeola-Topic Overview.
http://www.webmd.com/children/tc/measles-rubeola-topic-overview
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Measles - MedlinePlus
Sometimes measles can lead to serious problems. There is no treatment for measles, but the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine can prevent it.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/measles.html
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Preventable Diseases: Measles - Vaccine Information
Measles is a serious disease caused by a virus. Measles is spread person-to-person through the air. It is a very contagious disease. Measles can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain damage, and even death.
http://www.vaccineinformation.org/measles/
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Measles: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments - Healthline
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory system. A widespread skin rash is a telltale sign of measles.
http://www.healthline.com/health/measles
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Measles - Vaccinesgov
Measles is the most deadly childhood rash/fever illnesses and spreads very easily. Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent measles.
http://www.vaccines.gov/diseases/measles
