Dr. Adam Ratner has heard a lot of myths and misunderstandings about measles in his decades as a New York City pediatric infectious disease specialist. A troubling untruth he’s seen circulating on ...

Some of the early symptoms include poor performance in school ... This phenomenon is known as immune amnesia, Garcia Carreno, ...

Even a mild measles infection can cause the immune system to 'forget' how to recognise and kill pathogens it has been exposed ...

Cutler explained immune amnesia as: “This refers to the process ... is 7–10 years after the initial measles infection, with symptoms such as behavioral changes, cognitive decline, and seizures ...

Unvaccinated children are becoming unvaccinated adults, who are at risk of dangerous complications.

Measles doesn’t just cause illness, but also erases the immune system’s memory, leaving people vulnerable to infections ...

Measles is a highly contagious viral illness marked by flu-like symptoms and a distinctive rash. While many patients recover without severe complications, even mild cases can lead to immune amnesia, a ...

While most people's symptoms improve, 1 in 5 unvaccinated ... long after the infection is gone in a process called "immune amnesia," which can last months to a couple of years.

Some of the early symptoms include poor performance in school ... This phenomenon is known as immune amnesia, Garcia Carreno, McLellan and Piedra said. Studies have found that measles can reduce ...