Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s doctor discusses the rising number of measles cases.

George Dubrocq, MD, at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s, discusses the rising number of measles cases.

What You Need to Know:

• Measles is a respiratory viral illness.
• Young children, pregnant women and individuals who are immunocompromised are more likely to be impacted.
• Severe symptoms include rash, high-grade fever and mouth ulcers.
• Measles is contagious, but vaccination lowers your risk.
• Vaccination is the best prevention.

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