Measles often starts suddenly with fever, red and watery eyes, cough and cold symptoms. After three to seven days, spots appear on the skin. These start on the face and then spread to the arms and legs. On the website of GPinfo.nl you will find detailed information on the course and recognition of measles.
Measles is usually not dangerous, but some children can become seriously ill from it. Check homearts.co.uk for a list of the symptoms that may occur.
Does your child have symptoms that could indicate measles and are you worried? If so, always contact your GP by phone first. Also call if your child has not been vaccinated and has been in contact with someone who has measles. Do not go to the GP's surgery without consultation, nor let your child go to school or the nursery. This is because measles is very contagious and spreads quickly in crowded places.
Measles is more common in some countries, notably Morocco and Romania. Going on holiday with children? Then make sure you get informed in time about the necessary vaccinations, especially if your child has not yet been vaccinated. Check the website of Amsterdam Municipal Health Service and the flyer on Travelling abroad for more information.
The practice is closed this summer on:
You can call GP practice Melkweg on these days (only) for urgent matters: 020 647 5204. On other days, you can call our assistants as always. Appointments made with our practice assistants will continue as usual.
Doctor Mandjes will be on holiday from 11 August to 29 August, when you will temporarily not be able to use the patient portal. The practice is otherwise open as usual, except for the above days.