measles
14 june 2013 publication
measles is a viral disease spread through inhaling viral particles from infected coughs and sneezes. the disease attacks the immune system in both children and adults. in about 1 in 15 cases, complications develop that vary from a mild ear infection to encephalitis. the infection cannot be cured with antiviral drugs; the only realistic way to tackle it is through vaccination. the combined measles, mumps and rubella (mmr) vaccine given to prevent measles is effective, and has an excellent safety record.
