After two or three days of fever, a rash develops, covering the entire body. There's no cure for measles, so all you can do is have the child rest and give plenty of fluids. If the child's eyes are sensitive to light, keep the room dim. Be sure to keep the child's utensils and dishes separate to prevent the spread of infection. There also may be fever, headache, and swollen glands.
Sore throat can be the result of a cold, flu, or bacterial infection, such as strep throat.
A child also can get a sore throat from irritants in the environment, such as dry air, or even from sleeping with the mouth open, breathing through the mouth, and talking or shouting excessively. The majority of sore throats are caused by viral infections, for which there is no cure. The doctor may do a strep test and-or a throat culture to confirm the diagnosis. Children who complain of sore throat or have fever for more than 24 hours should be seen by a pediatrician. It can be caused either by bacteria or by a virus.