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Vaccinate children to protect them from measles

New cases of measles are continuing to be reported across the United States, and that’s sure to cause concern for many parents. When we look at all the kids who are getting measles, both now and in all the previous years,

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Does The Measles Vaccine Become Less Protective With Age? How To Know If You Need To Be Revaccinated

The measles vaccine—which is technically the measles, mumps, and rubella or MMR vaccine—is usually administered during childhood, and while it is considered incredibly effective at preventing the virus, immunity can still wane over time. So, do you need to be revaccinated for measles or should you consider yourself protected if you got it as a kid?

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What to Know About the Texas Measles Outbreak: Cases, Vaccinations, Response

Here are other key things to know about measles and the current outbreak. What Is Measles? Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease able to infect up to 90% of people who

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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 ...

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Measles confirmed in New York City infant and child. Here's how the virus can affect children.

CBS News New York has learned both New York measles patients -- an infant and a child from New York City -- have since ...

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Pediatrics column: What to know about measles in children

Measles is one of the most infectious viruses known with cases reported in 10 states, including Washington. Symptoms can appear 7-14 days after exposure. The measles vaccine is safe and ...

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What to know about measles in children: Vaccination schedule and what measles rash looks like

A measles case in Montgomery County and outbreaks in other parts of the country have parents of young children worried about their risk. The local cases, including one in Montgomery County and three ...

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Measles case confirmed in Montgomery County: Everything you need to know

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of ...

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As measles spreads, here's how to avoid one of the world's most contagious viruses

The best way to avoid measles is to get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first shot is recommended for ...

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Local pediatrician provides health tips on measles after first case detected in South Florida

A South Florida doctor is providing health tips and answers following the first detected case of measles in a high school<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

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How to keep your child safe from measles, what doctors recommend

Cleveland Clinic doctors strongly encourage parents to get their kids vaccinated to protect them and others from measles.

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