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 two doses are given. But Diane Griffin, M.D., Ph.D.,Read More
Category Archives: Measles
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 keep people from getting the disease. When enough of the communityRead More
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 so contagious that if one person has it, up toRead More