The Measles

Do you need a (second) vaccine shot of measles if you already had measles?

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

cassie86 asked: My school just told me that I need another (second dose) of measles vaccine but I don't think I do. The thing is that I had measles as a kid so there is no point in getting the second dose now. Is the health center right?Caffeinated Content

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So how many boys have died of measles and how many have lost fertility due to mumps?

Tuesday, December 25th, 2007

witty5 asked: I had mumps at six months and measles at 19 years I now have a baby boy so what's the deal?Kansieo.com

Posted in Newborn & Baby | 7 Comments »

Can someone get 3 day measles from our house?

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

firewife asked: We had got over the 3 day measles about 3 days ago. I'm supposed to have some family in soon, and I'm trying to decide if if it's safe for them to be here or not. (They aren't vaccinated)Caffeinated Content

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How do you know the difference between chicken pox and measles?

Monday, December 17th, 2007

EloiseM asked: I'm not sure which one a child has just caught they look like tiny red pimples spread out over arm, shoulder, all over torso, not clustered some places clustered.Caffeinated Content for WordPress

Posted in Toddler & Preschooler | 7 Comments »