Answering patient questions about the measles

from Avera Health
Jul 31, 2025
Jul 31, 2025

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As multiple outbreaks of the measles have popped up across the United States, so too have the number of internet searches about the measles virus. When it comes to your health and the health of your loved ones, it’s important to separate fact from fiction.

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