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Measles
Measles is a highly infectious viral disease, spread from person to person via droplets in the air. Learn about the symptoms and why vaccination is essential.
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Measles in Australia
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness. Infected people spread measles through coughing and sneezing. The virus can survive in the air and on surfaces for a couple of hours.
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Measles
Measles is an acute, highly infectious illness caused by the measles virus. Measles can cause serious complications such as pneumonia (lung infection) and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). It may also cause middle ear infection.
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German measles (rubella)
German measles, also known as rubella, is a mild viral illness. It is a different disease to measles. Most people recover quickly from this infection.
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The measles vaccine, explained - NPS MedicineWise
Measles is a potentially dangerous disease that is almost completely preventable through vaccination. Find out why being fully vaccinated against measles is important for you and for others.
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Rubella (German measles)
Rubella is a viral infection and is sometimes called German measles, although it is not related to measles itself. Most people with rubella experience a mild illness involving fever and rash. It is important as rubella illness during pregnancy may significantly affect the developing foetus.
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Measles vaccines for Australians | NCIRS
Measles is a highly contagious vaccine-preventable disease spread via the respiratory route.
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Measles, Mumps And Rubella (MMR) Vaccine | SA Health
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine recommendations, possible side effects and how to reduce the side effects
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Measles in children and teenagers | Raising Children Network
Measles can be very serious. Symptoms include a runny nose, fever and rash. Immunisation protects your child, but children can still get measles.
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Measles | SA Health
Measles causes middle ear infection and pneumonia and in 1 in 1000 cases, brain infection, often leading to death or permanent brain damage
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