Chicago Faces Measles Threat: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention
Understanding Measles: A Highly Contagious Infection What is Measles? Measles, often referred to as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral illness. It spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or even talks. The virus can remain active and contagious in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours…