Here are some of the key things you need to know about #measles. Measles is a viral illness that can be serious and sometimes fatal. Spending 15 mins with someone with measles is enough to get the virus. Symptoms of measles include: 👉 high fever 👉runny nose 👉cough 👉red and watery eyes 👉small red spots with a bluish-white centre inside the mouth. 👉A rash can appear later, usually on the face, upper neck, hands and feet, fading after 5 to 6 days. If you’ve not been vaccinated against measles