Measles is a highly contagious viral infection which causes rash, fever, runny nose, cough and sore eyes.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Although it's a respiratory illness that causes fever, it's commonly associated with the skin rash it causes. The illness can be mild or more severe leading to serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis (brain inflammation).
In the past, measles were very common in childhood but in Australia the introduction of a national immunisation program means it's now very rare.