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yes measles can be prevented there is a common vaccine given to children containing live measles. It is given in a series of two shots the first of which is given at 15 months. The second shot is generally given before Kindergarten and is almost always a school requirement.

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5 diseases that can be prevented with vaccines?

Smallpox,Tetanus,Hepatitis B,Measles,Pertussis


Is measles is an infectious disease?

Virus known as the Measles Virus, both the disease and virus share the same name.


Is measles and smallpox the same?

No, measles and smallpox are two different infectious diseases caused by different viruses. Measles is caused by the measles virus (MeV), while smallpox is caused by the variola virus. Both diseases can be prevented through vaccination, but they have different symptoms and levels of severity.


What disease can be prevented?

Many diseases can be prevnted by having vaccines and boosters. Diseases that can be prevented by doing these to include: Influenza Chicken Pox Measles Tetanus Hepatitis C Shingles


How can measles be prevented?

Get vaccinated. It is very irresponsible to not have your children vaccinated. It puts your child along with others at risk. contact your doctor to set up an appointment.


What are the MMR side effects?

Measles causes a rash all over the body. They can cause pneumonia and even seizure's. Rubella is a strain of measles that causes a rash on the body, swollen glands, tiredness. It is also called German Measles's. Mumps causes swollen salivary glands, it causes tiredness, loss of appetite. These are all viruses that can be prevented by the MMR vaccine.


Can you get blisters with German measles?

you can in measles you can in measles


What is the singular of measles?

I thought measles was already the singular word. For example, "He has measles." Measles is already plural as well. For example, "They all have measles."


Is measles an deficiency disease?

Measles is not a deficiency disease. Measles is caused by measles virus. This is an infectious disease.


What is the plural form of measles?

Measles is the plural form of the disease measles.


How do you use the word measles in a sentence?

We had to cancel the party because she had measles. Measles is not something fun to have. He was sick with measles.


Is measle some type of disease?

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