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Neil Shaw

Signs and symptoms of measles to watch for after outbreaks across Europe

Experts have explained the signs and symptoms of measles to watch for after a warning of outbreaks in a number of popular holiday destinations. The health experts at Now Patient have listed the signs and symptoms of measles after reported outbreaks in Europe.

Measles is a highly contagious disease spread through coughing, sneezing and close personal contact with infected persons. The virus can remain active and contagious in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours and can be transmitted between infected people from four days after the rash appears, to four days after the rash flares up.

What are the common signs and symptoms of measles?

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