Measles Vaccine

• The measles vaccine can cause a fever (10% of children) and rash (5% of children) about 6 to 12 days following the injection.
• Mild fever under 103° F (39.5°C) in 10% and lasts 2 or 3 days.
• The mild pink rash is mainly on the trunk and lasts 2 or 3 days.
• No treatment is necessary. Your child is not contagious.
• Call Your Doctor If:
  • Rash becomes very itchy
  • Rash changes to purple spots
  • Rash lasts over 3 days