Measles is a disease found around the world. The virus that causes the disease is spread by airborne infection and is one of the most contagious diseases. Symptoms include cough, fever and a highly characteristic spotted rash which spreads from trunk to limbs. Measles has decreased by 99% since intense immunization programs began in North America in the 1960s and is now preventable by the MMR immunization. No specific treatment exists once you get measles. In children, it goes away usually after 2 weeks. However, for adults, symptoms can be much more complicated. These can include pneumonia and brain inflammation.