Who is at risk for measles?
Who is at risk for measles?
Everyone is at risk for measles; it's a highly contagious virus that can be avoided with the proper immunizations. Watch pediatrician Lisa Thornton, MD, discuss the scope of the measles virus, and how not being vaccinated creates the most risk.
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