Why Measles Found New Life in U.S.

Dr. Jennifer Ashton says illness brought to U.S. from other parts of the world; People who aren't vaccinated are often affected.

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Story Created: May 9, 2011 at 10:01 AM AKDT

Story Updated: May 9, 2011 at 10:01 AM AKDT

Ashton said there is currently no treatment for measles.

 

"It really just runs its course," she said. "And we treat the complications, if they occur."

 

Parents, Ashton said, should talk to their pediatrician about vaccines.

"There's two different types of vaccines," she said. "One of them is against the chicken pox virus, as well. They normally are given at about 12 to 15 months, which means that newborns and infants are very susceptible if someone has measles. The second dose of the vaccine is given at four to six years."

 

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