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The live measles vaccine has prevented many deaths and serious complications of the disease. The vaccine is given to children over 12 months of age.
About 20% of children develop some mild symptoms 7 to 10 days after they are vaccinated with the measles vaccine. A slight pink rash on the body usually lasts 2 or 3 days. Your child may also have a fever of 101°F to 103°F (38.4°C to 39.5°C). The fever lasts less than 3 days.
None is needed. The measles vaccine rash is harmless and not contagious.
Call your child's healthcare provider IMMEDIATELY if a rash appears within a few hours after the measles vaccine. Your child could be having a severe allergic reaction.
Call during office hours if:
