Far more people in far more states are in the early stages of infection due to the relatively long incubation period of #measles averaging 11-12 days from exposure to symptom onset.
Even then early measles symptoms mimic other common viral illness and most won't seek evaluation until a rash develops - typically 14 days post exposure.
In summary - it’s already far worse than it looks, and somehow, it’s only downhill from here. #publichealth
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/23/measles-spread-vaccine-misinformation
Even then early measles symptoms mimic other common viral illness and most won't seek evaluation until a rash develops - typically 14 days post exposure.
In summary - it’s already far worse than it looks, and somehow, it’s only downhill from here. #publichealth
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/23/measles-spread-vaccine-misinformation
