Parents are very concerned about any discomfort in their babies' bodies. As a common skin disease in infants, measles can occur in many babies, but some parents are not aware of the symptoms of measles when their babies do. Below is a detailed introduction to the symptoms and related precautions of measles in babies.
The symptoms of measles in babies are not obvious in the early stages, as there is a latent period of 9 to 12 days for measles in babies. The first symptoms that babies may experience when they have measles are fever and fatigue, followed by sneezing, coughing, and runny nose. Some babies may also experience photophobia and tearing, and finally develop measles erythema, which usually spreads from behind the ears and forehead to other body parts such as the face, chest, and back.
If parents notice that their baby has the symptoms of measles mentioned above, they should take the baby to the hospital for examination and treatment in a timely manner. As measles is a contagious skin disease, it is best for parents to isolate the baby when they have measles and let them rest in a ventilated, quiet and comfortable environment.
Parents also need to pay special attention to hygiene when their babies have measles, cutting off their nails, and maintaining a light diet. It is also necessary to carefully observe the baby's condition and measles situation to avoid the occurrence of measles complications, so as to enable the baby to recover better and faster.
