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Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus. It remains a leading cause of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine. An estimated 197 000 people died from measles in 2007, mostly children under the age of five.

Measles is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family. The measles virus normally grows in the cells that line the back of the throat and the lungs. It is a human disease not known to occur in animals.
Trump leads, and his party follows, on vaccine skepticism

Trump leads, and his party follows, on vaccine skepticism

Study shows gradual waning of MMR vaccine effectiveness over time

Study shows gradual waning of MMR vaccine effectiveness over time

Study: MMR vaccine remains the most effective measure to prevent measles infection

Study: MMR vaccine remains the most effective measure to prevent measles infection

Epidemiology of viral pathogens involved in febrile rash illness

Epidemiology of viral pathogens involved in febrile rash illness

Florida’s new covid booster guidance is straight-up misinformation

Florida’s new covid booster guidance is straight-up misinformation

New research network focuses on high-priority viruses

New research network focuses on high-priority viruses

Boom, now bust: Budget cuts and layoffs take hold in public health

Boom, now bust: Budget cuts and layoffs take hold in public health

First meeting of the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee reports on mpox surge

First meeting of the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee reports on mpox surge

State COVID-19 vaccine mandates increased vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in 2021

State COVID-19 vaccine mandates increased vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in 2021

Calls for humanitarian pause to safeguard polio vaccination efforts in Gaza

Calls for humanitarian pause to safeguard polio vaccination efforts in Gaza

Childhood vaccinations save trillions in societal costs while preventing millions of illnesses and deaths

Childhood vaccinations save trillions in societal costs while preventing millions of illnesses and deaths

Rare but real: The neurological risks associated with vaccines

Rare but real: The neurological risks associated with vaccines

Comprehensive meta-analysis offers insights into strategies for increasing immunization uptake

Comprehensive meta-analysis offers insights into strategies for increasing immunization uptake

Long-term immune changes persist in unvaccinated COVID-19 patients

Long-term immune changes persist in unvaccinated COVID-19 patients

Mathematical models reveal how steam travel escalated global pathogen risks during historical sea voyages

Mathematical models reveal how steam travel escalated global pathogen risks during historical sea voyages

Global childhood immunization coverage: Stalled progress and growing gaps

Global childhood immunization coverage: Stalled progress and growing gaps

Priority pathogens selected for wastewater surveillance during Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Priority pathogens selected for wastewater surveillance during Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The effect of supplementation with cornelian cherry on different cardiometabolic outcomes

The effect of supplementation with cornelian cherry on different cardiometabolic outcomes

LJI study details measles virus neutralization

LJI study details measles virus neutralization

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