I had measles every year as a kid. 9 times all together yet I was immunisied! If your nephew had spots at the time the chances are reduced but some risk is still there. I'd keep a close eye on them for fever and the rash appearing over the next few days and after that they should be in the clear.

By the time the spots appear, the contagious period for measles is over, much like most illnesses.

Measles can be contracted more than once by a person, even when vaccinated, but each case should be less severe.  if your kids have been vaccinated, chances are they had a reaction to the vaccine that was like measles.  This is normal and non contagious, just means the vaccine is working.

The older a person is when they contract measles, the worse they will suffer from the affects.

The incubation time for measles is 10-21 days, so over the next few weeks, keep an eye on them.  There are many viruses out there that look like  measles and have similar symptoms, but are infact often just a 24-72 hour bug of some sort.

Obviously, if there has been a measles outbreak in your area, then it is highly possible it is measles that your nephew has.  If there hasn't been, then other illnesses should be considered, including an allergic reaction of sorts to something he has eaten or been in contact with.

Some chemical poisonings mimic measles too, and include the vomiting and rash.  It is not always easy to diagnose any illness to a 100% accurate degree just by looking at the rash.

Yes you can get it even if you have had the shot, the severity of it will be much less.

Also you can get it twice, again the severity should not be as bad as the first does though. Just keep an eye on them. It is unusual to get it twice though.

i actually got measles myself when i was a kid and i was vaccinated too. it's highly contagious. we only just started to see the spots on me so my mum took me away from my cousins house where i was playing with my 3 cousins and 2 of them came down with it aswell. so i wouldn't advise any kids going near your child until it's cleared up. i'm not sure if they can get it a second time if they've already had it sorry :(

The following is from a kids health website:

While measles is probably best known for the full-body rash that it causes, the first symptoms of the infection are usually a hacking cough, runny nose, high fever, and watery red eyes. Another marker of measles are Koplik's spots, small red spots with blue-white centers that appear inside the mouth.

he measles rash typically has a red or reddish brown blotchy appearance, and first usually shows up on the forehead, then spreads downward over the face, neck, and body, then down to the feet.

Measles is highly contagious. When someone with measles sneezes or coughs, he or she can spread virus droplets through the air and infect others.

The most important thing you can do to protect kids from measles is to have them vaccinated according to the schedule prescribed by your doctor.

The symptoms of measles usually lasts for about 2 weeks. It is highly contagious, and 90% of people who haven't been vaccinated for measles will get it if they live in the same household as an infected person.

A child who is diagnosed with measles should be closely monitor for fever and other symptoms to detect any complications. In some cases, measles can lead to other health problems, such as croup, and infections like bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, conjunctivitis (pinkeye), myocarditis, and encephalitis. Measles also can make the body more susceptible to ear infections or other health problems caused by bacteria.

If fever is making your child more uncomfortable, you may want to give a non-aspirin fever medication such as acetaminophen. Remember, you should never give aspirin to a child who has a viral illness since the use of aspirin in such cases has been associated with the development of Reye syndrome.

As with any viral infection, encourage your child to drink clear fluids: water, fruit juice, tea, and lemonade. These will help replace bodily fluids your child loses in the heat and sweating of fever episodes.

Use a cool-mist vaporizer to relieve cough and to soothe breathing passages. Clean the vaporizer each day to prevent mold from growing. Avoid hot-water or steam vaporizers that can cause accidental burns and scalds in children.

Kids with measles should get extra rest to help them recover. It's usually safe for a child to return to school 7 to 10 days after the fever and rash go away. But to be sure, check with your child's doctor.

Keep track of your child's temperature. Let the doctor know if your child has an earache, since this may be a sign of an infection.

Remember that measles is very rare, and a child who is properly vaccinated is extremely unlikely to contract the disease.

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He may have measles, or it may be chickenpox. Or he could just have a bug that has caused a rash. Best thing is to take him to the doctor. Hope he feels better soon.

Maybe give the doctors a call and ask them. They will know what to look out for if they can contract them after being immunised against them... I'm pretty sure they are safe, they wouldn't immunise against it if you can still contract them....

Good Luck,

Juzzy

if your kids have had the shots theey should be ok. but saying that they still can get it. i hope not