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I was in a medical building 9 days after 2 unknowing measles patients were in. any chance of me getting it,the staff having it or am i being paranoid?

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Dr. Jason Stokes answered

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Measles: There would be very low risk that far out. If your normal childhood vaccinations are up to date the risk would be even less.

Answered 7/7/2014

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A member asked:

I was in a medical building 9 days after 2 unknowing measles patients were in. any chance of me getting it,the staff having it or am i being paranoid?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jason Stokes answered

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