Measles

Measles

Measles is one of the most contagious childhood viral infections and one of the most severe, with complications ranging from ear infections to pneumonia and encephalitis (an inflammation of the brain that occurs in one out of 2,000 patients). Measles can become an epidemic in schools. Preventive immunization is recommended, if not required by state law.
Adults can contract measles if they have not been........(More...)