Measles (Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne)

Information about measles, symptoms and vaccination.

• Measles is a very contagious viral infection.
• The most common symptoms of measles are a fever and a rash.
• Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect your child against measles.
• Measles is rare in Australia due to widespread vaccination, but outbreaks do happen.
• Measles can lead to serious complications and, in rare cases, even death.