Medicine Explained

👩🏻‍⚕️ We discuss the highly contagious measles virus, which can spread through droplets and infect people even hours after an infected person has left a room. 🤧 🦠 Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash. 🤧 Measles can also lead to serious complications like ear infections, brain inflammation, and even death. 💀 While measles was previously eradicated in the US, outbreaks have occurred. 📉 The best protection is the MMR vaccine. 💉 ⚠️If you have questions, talk to your doctor. 👩🏻‍⚕️ Sources: Campos- Outcalt (2024), CDC, Gans and Maldonado (Uptodate 2025). #medicineexplained #health #doctor #measles #measlesoutbreak #measlesprevention #publichealth