Measles are one of the most contagious diseases known to man. Measles is an acute, highly contagious viral capable of producing epidemics. Since the introduction of the measles vaccination in 1963, the number of measles cases has decreased to about 100 cases has decrease's to about 100 cases reported annually in the United States. Measles are spread by respiratory droplets to small for the human eye. These droplets are inhaled and the virus attaches to the lining of …showed first 75 words of 391 total…

…showed last 75 words of 391 total…amp;gt;Measles can only be prevented by vaccination against the virus the vaccine is safe and effective. People who have severe allergic reaction to chicken eggs who are immune suppressed , or who are pregnant or planning or a pregnancy should talk with their physician about the vaccine and whether it is safe to receive it. There is no definite treatment for measles. Measles can only be prevented by vaccination. <Tab/>