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Measles
Also known as rubeola, this is a formerly common childhood viral infection that causes a fever with cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a characteristic red rash. Rare complications include pneumonia and encephalitis. The MMR vaccine prevents measles.
Is a type of:Parainfluenza virus
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
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