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Your questions on measles, symptoms and the MMR vaccine, answered by experts
Measles: When to Get the MMR Vaccine, and Do You Need a Booster?
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How does the measles vaccine work? The MMR vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine, which means it contains a weakened form of the measles virus (as well as mumps and rubella viruses
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.
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An individual in New Mexico tested positive for measles after death, the state's health department said Thursday. The official cause of death is still being investigated, the New Mexico Department of Health said, but the deceased individual was positive for the measles virus.
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.
As first measles death is confirmed in the U.S. since 2015, experts warn the current West Texas outbreak is likely to spread.
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