At Children’s Primary Care Medical Group (CPCMG), your child’s health is our priority. Respiratory illnesses like Measles and COVID-19 can spread easily. The good news is there are safe and effective ways to help protect your family.
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can cause serious complications, especially in young children and those who are not fully vaccinated. Symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose and red watery eyes usually appear 7–14 days after exposure and often begin like a cold. A few days later, a red rash develops, typically starting on the face and spreading downward to the rest of the body. Fever may spike when the rash appears.
The MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine is the most important way to protect your child. Two doses are about 97% effective at preventing measles. Vaccination not only protects your child but also helps protect vulnerable members of our community. If your child is due for the MMR vaccine, please schedule an appointment.
Important: If your child has a new rash with fever, rash and cold like symptoms, known exposure to measles or suspicion of having measles, please call our office before entering the clinic building or office.
For more information about measles and the rash that can occur after the MMR vaccine, please see the additional resources linked below:
Measles Frequently Asked Questions
Covid-19
COVID-19 vaccines are now available at all CPCMG clinics for all pediatric age groups in tandem with clinician/parent shared discussion.
For more information about Covid vaccines, visit the CPCMG COVID-19 page and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Talk to your CPCMG provider
Talk to your CPCMG provider today to find out which vaccines and protections are right for your child.
Helpful Link:
CA Department of Public Health (CDPH) Vaccines Q & A - updated 07/06/2026