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.
For interviews or health story ideas, visit Baylor Scott & White’s Health News For Journalists page.
Media outlets can use this content for editorial purposes. Contact Deke Jones, director of media relations, at deke.jones@bswhealth.org or 214-820-6722 for queries.
