Measles in Children: Understanding Risks and Prevention

No, a child cannot get adult measles. Measles is a highly contagious illness caused by a virus. It is spread through contact with an infected person's respiratory droplets, which are produced when the person coughs or sneezes. Measles is most common in children, but it can also occur in adults. However, adults who have been vaccinated against measles are unlikely to get the disease.