Measles

Your Complete Guide to the Measles Vaccine: Benefits, Side Effects, and Key Information

What is the Measles Vaccine?

The measles vaccine protects against a highly contagious viral infection that can cause severe complications, including pneumonia, encephalitis, and death. Measles spreads easily through respiratory droplets and can be particularly dangerous for young children. The vaccine is highly effective and is typically administered as part of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination during early childhood.