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

Measles vs. Rubella: How to Tell the Difference? Both measles and rubella present with fever and rash, but there are key differences that can help you distinguish them: ✅ Timing of Rash Onset: Measles: Rash appears after the fever has already started. Rubella: Rash develops along with the fever. ✅ Rash Progression: Measles: Starts behind the ears (retroauricular) and spreads downward (cephalocaudally). Rubella: Begins on both cheeks (bilateral malar area) before spreading. ✅ Oral Mucosal Signs: