Measles

Is measles worse than usual anywhere?

At or below its usual in every country that reports it.

Measles is an illness caused by a virus. It spreads very easily and can be dangerous, especially for young children.

Signs: High fever, runny nose, cough, red watery eyes and small white spots inside the cheeks. A few days later a rash starts on the face and spreads down the body.
How it spreads: Through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. The virus can hang in the air of a room for up to two hours.
How to protect yourself: Two doses of the measles vaccine protect children. It is safe and is often given together with mumps and rubella vaccines.
Get medical help: See a doctor for suspected measles; children under 5 should get vitamin A. Get urgent help for breathing problems, severe diarrhoea, eye problems, or fits.

In Dooram's words, from the World Health Organization. Source: WHO fact sheet: Measles, read 8 October 2026. General information, not medical advice.

Sources. Field Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Division, National Institutes of Health, Islamabad, weekly report.