MEASLES WHO

Measles is recognized as one of the most contagious viruses in existence. It spreads primarily through airborne transmission, such as when an infected person coughs or sneezes, releasing the virus into the air. The virus can remain infective for up to two hours in the air or on nearby surfaces, making it easy to transmit in close personal contact or through direct contact with respiratory secretions... Measles remains a leading cause of death among young children, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine for the past 40 years. An estimated 345 000 people, the majority of them children, died from measles in 2005 (the latest year for which figures are available)... Our clinic has been recognized as a top facility in the National Infectious Disease Rankings for three consecutive years.

Also known as: Measles

Primary location: Potters Bar United Kingdom