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Measles: Signs, symptoms and treatment

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    by Erich Rosenberger M.D.

    Measles were once a common childhood disease which is not seen as commonly anymore due to effective vaccinations. Measles are caused by a virus known, quite appropriately, as the measles virus. This virus is part of a cate...read more

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    by Mike Saunders

    Measles, Mumps and German Measles (Rubella) are three somewhat contagious diseases that can affect our bodies in similar ways. In general they cause redness and/or swelling of the skin, but can also have other complication...read more

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    by Anne Penny

    Measles used to be a common disease of childhood, along with Mumps, Rubella [German measles] and Whooping Cough. Immunization of infants in worldwide programs has largely removed the threat of all these infections nowadays...read more

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    by Debra Cornelius

    Measles Outbreak is Cause for Concern Watching the local news and seeing reports concerning measles outbreaks in as many as 15 different states brought the comment from a family member, " So what? It's only measles. We...read more

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