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Lifestyle
Dr. Sean T. O'Leary

Ask the Pediatrician: How do I protect my baby from a measles outbreak?

Measles is wildly contagious. Nearly 1 out of every 3 children under the age of 5 who catches measles ends up in the hospital.

Are some young children at a greater risk from the measles virus during an outbreak? What, if anything, can parents do to protect their little ones?

Make sure your child receives a vaccine to protect against measles as soon as they are eligible.

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