I have a low-grade fever of 37.3 °C and a runny nose. I considered taking the day off work, but I felt that I absolutely had to hold a meeting today, so I went in—only to find that the other party was absent. orz.
By the way, measles appears to be going around. My daughter’s school sent a notice as well.
It says, “The initial symptoms of measles are a low-grade fever and runny nose. After that…”
Perhaps I should check the maternal and child health handbook.
(Added: measles-related news)
• Measles spreading at an alarming pace—Infection due to declining immunity? (2007/05/08 10:04)
• Measles outbreak centered on Kanto; Tokyo Metropolitan Nozuta High School closed (May 9, 2007)
• Sophia University suspends classes for 8 days because of measles; Meisei University bars 75 students from attending (May 12, 2007)