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Alternate Name(s): Rubeola ...... Measles is a highly contagious viral illness characterized by a fever , cough , conjunctivitis (redness and irritation in membranes of the eyes), and spreading rash .
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001569.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001569.htm#Definition
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Measles is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily from person to person. The main symptom of measles is an itchy skin rash. The rash often starts on the head and moves down the body. Other symptoms include...
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/measles.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/measles.html
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Measles, best known for its typical skin rash, is very rare, and a child who is properly vaccinated is extremely unlikely to contract the disease. ... Since measles is caused by a virus, symptoms typically go away on their own without medical treatment once the virus has run its course. But a child who is sick should be sure...
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kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/measle...
kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/measles.html
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Rubella infection, also known as German measles, may begin with 1 or 2 days of mild fever and swollen glands, followed by a rash that begins on the face and spreads downward. ... Rubella — commonly known as German measles or 3-day measles — is an infection that primarily affects the skin and lymph nodes. It is caused by...
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kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/german_measles.ht...
kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/german_measles.html
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Measles - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Measles is an infection of the respiratory system caused by a virus, specifically a paramyxovirus of the genus Morbillivirus . Morbilliviruses, like other paramyxoviruses, are enveloped, single-str...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles
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Launched in 2001, the Measles Initiative — led by the American Red Cross, United Nations Foundation, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF and World Health Organization — provides technical and financial support to governments and communities on measles vaccination campaigns and disease surveillance ...
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www.measlesinitiative.org/
www.measlesinitiative.org/
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This page has been removed. ... Please update your bookmarks and see the new CDC Measles site. ... “Safer Healthier People”; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA; 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: (888) 232-6348, 24 Hours/Every Day - cdcinfo@cdc.gov...
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www.cdc.gov/ncidod/Diseases/submenus/sub_measles.htm
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/Diseases/submenus/sub_measles.htm
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Measles vaccine info for parents, public, and healthcare professionals ... Measles is the most deadly of all childhood rash/fever illnesses. The disease spreads very easily, so it is important to protect against infection. To prevent measles, children (and some adults) should be vaccinated with the measles, mumps,
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www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/measles/default.htm
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/measles/default.htm
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