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WHAT ARE THE MEASLES?

The Measles outbreak in 2019 has already surpassed the number of Measles cases in all of 2018. According to the CDC, there have be 387 Measles cases since the beginning of the year. If you’ve been vaccinated, there’s not a lot to worry about. But the Measles are so contagious there’s a 90% chance you’ll get infected if you haven’t been vaccinated and come in contact with another person who has them. You’ve heard about the Measles all your life. So how much do you really know about this highly contagious virus? This video explains what the Measles is, how it spreads, how it affects your body, and how your body fights the virus.

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