Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases known to science – more contagious than Ebola, smallpox or COVID-19. Declining vaccination rates over the past few years, plus a recent outbreak in West Texas, have public health experts concerned. Here's what to know about the science of this virus — plus how to protect against it. For the latest, host Regina G. Barber talks to NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy.Interested in other stories about public health? Tell us what you want to hear about by emailing [email protected]!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
(Image credit: Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library)
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( The U.S. measles outbreak is growing. Here's what to know )
Also on site :
- Kremlin comments on ceasefire plans after Ukrainian drone strikes
- India-Pakistan deadly fighting forces airlines to re-route, cancel flights
- Bitcoin consolidates above a key level as all-time highs continue to be in sight