What is Measles ?
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the measles virus. It is spread through the air when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes.
Symptoms of measles typically include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash of red, raised spots on the skin. Measles can also cause more serious complications, such as pneumonia, encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), and blindness.
Measles can be prevented with a vaccine. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective at preventing measles and is typically given to children at ages 12 to 15 months and again at ages 4 to 6 years.
Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, meaning it was no longer continuously transmitted in the country. However, measles outbreaks still occur in the U.S. due to unvaccinated travelers bringing the virus back from other countries or unvaccinated individuals coming into contact with the virus.
It is important to get vaccinated to protect yourself and your community from measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
Can you still get measles after vaccination
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause serious illness and complications, especially in young children and people with weakened immune systems. The measles vaccine is highly effective at preventing measles and is recommended for all children and adults who are not already immune to the virus.
After receiving the measles vaccine, most people will develop immunity to the virus and will be protected against measles. However, it is possible for some people to still get measles after being vaccinated. This is more likely to occur in people who received only one dose of the vaccine or who received the vaccine at a younger age, as the vaccine may not provide long-lasting immunity in these cases.
If you have received the measles vaccine and are still concerned about the possibility of getting measles, you can ask your healthcare provider to check your vaccination records or perform a blood test to determine your immunity to the virus. In some cases, a booster dose of the measles vaccine may be recommended to ensure long-lasting immunity.
