Archive for the ‘Other - Diseases’ Category

Why would a child getting measles trigger a county-wide health warning?

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

Emily Dew asked: I just saw that my county has issued a health warning because a school-age child has come down with measles. They are urging everyone who isn't vaccinated or immune to get vaccinated. Why? When I was a kid, everybody got measles. It wasn't ...

what are the symptoms of measles? my son has HUNDREDS of red spots everywhere?

Friday, August 24th, 2007

dayzme asked: I dont know if I should take him to the ER or wait for an apointment. HE has no fever, and other than a cold is acting normal. He has had hives before, but this is nothing like hives. No new meds, foods, soaps etc. He ...

What do you think of the measles appearing in my neck?

Monday, May 21st, 2007

JPRay asked: One day, I woke up and shocked of what I have noticed around my neck. It would be less alarming for me if it grew sides of my neck as it is common but this time is really different... I also have a measle at the center part ...

A small red bump just appeared on my chest, could I have measles?

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

Pops asked: Maybe I just got bit, but I am wearing two shirts. There is only one bump, its red like a moquito bite. Could I have measles? My wife says I am a hypochondriac, but maybe I am just overreacting.Create a video blog