What does not get nearly enough press specific to measles is SSPE occurring years later, which is universally fatal, and the significant increase in all causes infectious morbidity and mortality in the 2 years following an infection due to the fact that the virus is devastating to the immune system. The acute mortality is “only” about 1:1000 or a bit less, but long term it is significantly greater, and morbidity is ridiculous. You just cannot overemphasize the need to vaccinate at a rate sufficient to maintain herd immunity and prevent the spread of this monster.
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