Measles is a highly contagious viral disease which mainly affects children. Children who get measles typically have a fever, sore throat, spots in the mouth and a generalised skin rash. There can be serious complications from measles. Fortunately, it is now rare in developed nations due to the measles vaccine.…
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Author: Dr Idan Ben-Barak PhD, MSc, BSc (Med)
First answered: 19 Sep 2014
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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Category: Measles