Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Children's health

Mumsnet doesn't verify the qualifications of users. If you have medical concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.

Original poster

measles question

4 replies

CloudSurfer · 22/04/2013 14:42

How serious is measles for under 1's, and how soon after someone catches it do symptoms show?
SIL has been to Swansea where there's an outbreak and she hasn't been immunised so not sure if it's sensible meeting up with 9m/o DS yet? How long would be sensible to wait?

OP posts:
fubbsy · 22/04/2013 14:55

I would wait a couple of weeks, if it were my baby. It takes about 10 days after a person is exposed for the symptoms to appear.

How serious is measles for under 1's? IMO it's a serious illness. Most kids do recover, but they can be very sick for 2-3 weeks. More info here.

Original poster
CloudSurfer · 22/04/2013 15:01

Thank you, is there any other places in the UK with big outbreaks to avoid?

OP posts:
Original poster
CloudSurfer · 22/04/2013 15:01

Thank you, is there any other places in the UK with big outbreaks to avoid?

OP posts:
fubbsy · 22/04/2013 15:18

As far as I know, it's only Swansea. Even other areas of Wales are not considered to have outbreaks. Here are the figures, if you are interested.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page