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My infant is 14 days old, my mom will visit us, but has been exposed to measles 2 weeks ago. will this pose a risk to my baby?
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Maybe: That's why every eligible person needs to be vaccinated for measles. Measles disease is super contagious, and a bad situation. It is safest to keep newborns away from other people, because people carry all sorts of germs. If there is measles in the community, staying away from people is even more important. If Grandma is still well 21 days after her exposure, she should be safe to be around Baby.
Answered 10/28/2017
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