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Hometown Health: Can you get infected with measles if you’re vaccinated against it? “Once you have an outbreak, it can be really difficult to get rid of”: Officials warn measles is spreading in low-vaccination communities. ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Two doses of the measles vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing infection, but about three in every 100 people exposed to measles, can still catch the virus even if ...

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Michigan health leaders say 6- to 11-month-old babies in seven counties should get an early dose of the MMR vaccine because of measles spread. Measles is a contagious illness that is caused by a virus. It causes rash and flu-like symptoms, however, it is not just a rash. The illness can cause severe illness and lead to life-threatening ...