Measles, also called rubeola, is caused by a virus that spreads easily through the air and settles on surfaces. Symptoms, which show up about one to two weeks after getting infected, include fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and a telltale rash that starts on the face and neck, then spreads to the rest of the body. Most people recover from measles, but sometimes it can cause serious complications and can even be fatal. Learn more about measles from a Mayo Clinic expert: https://mayocl.in/4g

What is measles? It's a highly contagious disease caused by the measles virus. Symptoms include high fever, cough, watery eyes, and full body rash. Infected people spread measles by coughing or sneezing. Measles virus may remain in the air for 2 hours after an infected person has left. More at doh.wa.gov/measles | Washington State Department of Health