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
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.
Total Confirmed Cases of Measles in Tennessee (May 1, 2019)
Cases |
5 |
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