Chickenpox and Measles Together: Risks, Symptoms & Prevention

It is possible, although uncommon, to get chickenpox and measles at the same time. This is because both viruses are spread through the air and can be contracted through contact with an infected person. However, it is more likely to contract one virus at a time, as the symptoms of each virus are distinct and usually appear within a different timeframe.

Chickenpox symptoms:

- Itchy rash

- Fever

- Fatigue

- Loss of appetite

- Headache

- Muscle aches

- Nausea and vomiting

Measles symptoms:

- Fever

- Cough

- Runny nose

- Watery eyes

- Skin rash

- Koplik spots (small, white spots on the inside of the mouth)