Tag - Measles

Measles Causes Long-Term Harm in kids, But Vaccines Fully Prevent It

Credit: CDC/ Allison M. Maiuri, MPH, CHESMeasles is fatal in 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 infected children. However, even those who recover from the initial illness may face serious long-term effects. The virus weakens the immune system well after recovery, and in rare instances, it can remain hidden in the nervous system...