Measles

• Rest
• Drink water, herbal tea or broth
• For children: offer water, milk, juice or warm broth often
• Follow the recommendations provided by healthcare professionals.
• Before an appointment, tell the healthcare institution that you have measles. Precautions will be taken when you arrive. 
• To relieve fever or pain, take ibuprofen (Advil). If in doubt, ask a pharmacist for advice.

Important: Ibuprofen is not recommended for children under 6 months of age.

Watery eyes

• Wash your hands before and after cleaning the eye
• Wipe the eye with a clean washcloth.
• Clean from the inner corner of the eye (near the nose) toward the outer corner.
• Make sure to use a different clean washcloth for each eye.
• Put the used washcloths in the laundry.
• Avoid rubbing the eyes.
• To relieve pain, place a cold or warm clean washcloth over the closed/irritated eye, depending on which feels better.
• Avoid bright light.
• Wear sunglasses if light is bothersome.

To relieve other symptoms

If needed, see the advice sheets for:

• Cough
• Stuffy nose (nasal congestion)

Limit the spread

• Wash your hands often
• Do not share items that have come into contact with the infected person’s mouth.
• Stay home during the most contagious period: 4 days after the rash appear.
• Avoid close contact with others.
• Avoid contact with babies, children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
• Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects.