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Am I protected against measles? Your vaccine questions answered
By Olivia Willis

Adults can catch and spread the disease, especially if they are under-vaccinated — a category many Australians might find themselves in. Here's what you need to know about getting fully vaccinated against measles.

abc.net.au/news/health/2025-04

ABC News · Do I need a measles vaccine? Your questions answeredAv Olivia Willis

Measles is among the most contagious viruses known. A single case can cause dozens more in places where people are unvaccinated. Infants too young for vaccination, immune-compromised people and the elderly are all at risk. Measles isn’t just a fever and rash. It can cause pneumonia, brain inflammation, permanent disability and death.
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nytimes.com/2025/04/02/opinion

The New York Times · Opinion | I Study Measles. I’m Terrified We’re Headed for an Epidemic.Av Michael Mina

"There was also not enough time for scientists to properly shut down the laboratories before they were locked out from their email systems and the building, two CDC officials said, with equipment still running and hazardous materials left unattended."

cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-cdc-la