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appearance of the eyes, headache and drowsiness. After some
days the rash appears; that is to say, before the rash
comes out Measles cannot be distinguished from a common
cold; but most unfortunately it is very virulently infectious in
this stage, and a child in this condition sent to school, or any
other assemblage of children is capable of infecting those it
comes in contact with. Therefore from the earliest time when
it is suspected that a child may be suffering from Measles it
should be isolated from all other children, and the isolation
maintained for at least three weeks.
It is most desirable that Medical advice should
be obtained.
MEASLES is more fatal to infants and children under
five years of age than to older children; hence the special
importance of endeavouring to protect them from contact
with a case of Measles.
The incubation period of Measles is ten to 14 days, so
that that period elapses before a child who has been in
contact with a child suffering from Measles shows the abovementioned
catarrhal symptoms.
The rash appears three or four days after the onset of the
catarrhal symptoms, and first appears on the face, which
appears swollen and is covered with red blotches. This rash
then spreads all over the body.