Treatment 

There’s no cure for measles. Treatment includes: 

• Drinking plenty of fluids 

• Using medicine like acetaminophen (Tylenol) to lower fever 

• Treating infections if they happen 

• Some children may need vitamin A, which can help prevent severe illness 

• Going to the hospital if symptoms are serious 

Prevention 

The best way to prevent measles is to get vaccinated. 

The MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, and rubella) is: 

• 93% effective after 1 dose 

• 97% effective after 2 doses 

In Canada, children usually get the MMR vaccine at: 

• 12 to 15 months old 

• 18 months or between 4 and 6 years old (depending on where one lives) 

Other ways to prevent measles: 

• Ensure everyone in the home is vaccinated 

• Stay home if unwell  

• Wash your hands often 

• Keep anyone with measles away from others to stop the spread