Your questions on measles, symptoms and the MMR vaccine, answered by experts
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Measles: When to Get the MMR Vaccine, and Do You Need a Booster?
What to know about the measles outbreak, the measles vaccine and prevention
Measles is one of the world’s most contagious diseases, with one person being able to infect nine out of 10 of their unvaccinated close contacts.
Who can get the measles and is the vaccine safe?
Vaccination provides long-lasting 97% protection against measles infection. Most people who have been vaccinated do not need to be vaccinated again.
Should babies get a ‘bonus dose’ of the measles vaccine? Doctors say it depends
Pediatricians and public health experts said they’ve seen a surge in requests for “bonus” doses of measles immunization following the death of an unvaccinated six-year-old in West Texas last week.
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Measles Reported in 9 States: Here’s What You Need To Know
Dr. Patrick Jackson, a UVA infectious disease expert, warns declining vaccination rates could lead to more outbreaks.
Doctors on high alert for measles spread
A confirmed case in Pennsylvania now has medical professionals in our region putting out a call to action for families about the importance of the measles vaccine.
Does The Measles Vaccine Become Less Protective With Age? How To Know If You Need To Be Revaccinated
The Texas measles outbreak is raising a lot of questions about whether you need another measles vaccines. Here's what infectious disease doctors suggest.
Vitamin A as measles treatment? RFK Jr.'s comments spark discussion of benefits and risks
HHS secretary RFK Jr. considered vitamin A as a CDC-recommended therapeutic for supportive measles care. Public health and infectious disease experts weigh the benefits and risks.