12/16/2025
From our AAP:
Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases known – the virus can live for up to 2 hours in the air where infected people have coughed or sneezed, or on surfaces they may have touched. Symptoms include high fever accompanied by a blotchy red rash, cough and a runny nose.
Most people who have gotten sick during the ongoing measles outbreaks taking place around the country have not been vaccinated, serving as a reminder of the importance of vaccination for children. The MMR vaccine is highly effective in helping kids build the strongest immunity against measles. Parents are encouraged to speak with their pediatrician with questions about the MMR vaccine or measles.
Link for more info about measles:
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