Measles: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses we encounter. Without proper care, it can lead to serious

complications, including pneumonia and swelling of the brain. Those who are unvaccinated,

including young children and pregnant individuals, and people with weakened immune

systems who may not be able to receive the vaccine, are the most at risk.

To help you understand the disease we’ll walk through what measles is, how it spreads,

what symptoms to look for and how it’s diagnosed, treated and, most importantly,

prevented.