Measles is a highly contagious disease which is spread by coughs and sneezes.
Common symptoms include:
Small white spots may appear inside the mouth.
A blotchy red or brown rash usually appears after a few days, typically on the face and behind the ears, before spreading to the rest of the body.
It can be harder to see on brown and black skin.
Measles normally clears up within seven to 10 days. However, it can lead to pneumonia, meningitis, blindness and seizures.
In rare cases it can lead to death.
A list of symptoms and advice on what to do if you think you have measles is available on the NHS website, external.
