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August 21, 2019
From virus to vaccine: Studying measles immunity
The measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine is one of the most effective around. It is 97% effective against the viruses when...
Measles, Immunization
August 20, 2019
What is community immunity?
In 2000, measles had all but stopped spreading in the U.S. That's because vaccination rates were high enough to...
Measles, Immunization
August 19, 2019
Measles: What you need to know
Measles is a highly contagious disease, meaning it spreads easily. The trademark symptom is a blotchy, red rash. Measles is...
Measles, Immunization