SouthCoast Health: What to know about pediatric measles
SouthCoast Health on measles in Coastal Georgia area
In light of the recent announcement of active pediatric measles cases in Bryan County, SouthCoast Health medical experts are reminding patients of the following signs and symptoms of this virus:
High fever; Dry cough; Runny nose; Red, watering eyes; Tiny white spots inside the mouth, 2-3 days after initial symptoms; Large, flat spot rash, 3-5 days after initial symptoms.
Although measles is highly contagious, the risk of vaccinated people contracting measles is very low. That being said, measles can be serious and even deadly, especially for children younger than age 5.
If you suspect you or your child may have contracted measles, please call our offices prior to your visit so that we may prepare accordingly.
Learn more about measles here
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