Measles

It isn’t just a little rash

Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children.

Measles symptoms typically include:

High fever (may spike to more than 104° F)
Cough
Runny nose
Red, watery eyes
Rash breaks out 3-5 days after symptoms begin

News Releases

TDH Confirms Two Additional Measles Cases - 4/29/19
TDH Update on Measles Contact Investigation – 4/24/19
TDH Confirms First Tennessee Measles Case for 2019 – 4/18/19

The Tennessee Department of Health Measles Hotline will be deactivated at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, May 3. Those with questions about measles after this time may call a health care provider or their local health department or visit www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html.

Learn more about this disease Learn about this vaccine Access a fact sheet about this disease

Total Confirmed Cases of Measles in Tennessee (May 1, 2019)

Cases

Resources For Providers

TNHAN Measles Message 5/7/19
TN Measles Specimen Submission Guidance
TN Measles Outpatient Guidance
Outpatient CDC Infection Control Guide
2019 TN Measles Provider Algorithm
TDH Reportable Disease Measles Page
TNHAN Measles Message 4/18/19
Measles Webinar Power Point Presentation
Guidelines For Measles Quarantine Isolation and Furlough

Infographic depicts measles symptoms, including the serious health problems the disease can cause, but parents have the power to protect their children with MMR vaccine. Available in English and Spanish.