Measles rash pictures can help identify symptoms as the illness spreads. Know first signs, what a measles rash looks like and the best way to prevent the virus.

Measles was considered to be eliminted in the U.S. in 2000, thanks to vaccine developments. But vaccination rates have dropped since the covid pandemic began.

So, to recap, for the first two to four days, common measles symptoms in adults include: After this initial phase, you’ll get the characteristic measles rash. It’ll usually start at the top of your body, near your hairline and on your cheeks, and then move downward to your chest and trunk and finally outward to your limbs, Dr. Lovins says.