Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by the measles virus. The signs of measles include a high fever, rash, runny nose, red eyes and sore throat. Look out for a flat red rash that starts on the face and neck. The rash then begins to appear more solid and spreads to the chest, back, shoulders and arms in two to three days. To prevent your child from getting measles, make sure their vaccinations are up to date. If you think your child might have measles, take them to a healthcare provider to confirm the infection with a blood test. #sidebysideza #healthcarethursdays #clinic #measles #measlessymptoms #vaccine #immunisations #southafrica #parenttips