YMMS! Snapshot - Measles Virus

About this episode

This episode provides a quick overview of the Measles virus, its transmission, impact, and the importance of vaccination.

In our first YMMS! Snapshot, we take a quick look at the Measles virus. In under 10 minutes, we discuss what it is, how it's spread, who it's affecting, the importance of vaccination, and the current state of measles in the U.S.

Topics covered

• measles
• vaccination
• health
• virus
• public health

Keywords

• measles
• virus
• vaccination
• health
• U.S.
• spread
• importance

Mentioned in this episode

Places: U.S.

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