measles outbreak
Viral infection cluster
A measles outbreak is a cluster of measles cases occurring in a specific area within a short time period, typically triggered when the highly contagious virus spreads among unvaccinated individuals.
Public health officials declare outbreaks to mobilize response efforts: The measles outbreak at the elementary school led to emergency vaccination clinics.
Because measles was nearly eliminated in many countries, outbreaks often make news and reignite debates about vaccine refusal.
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- contagiousTransmissible between people
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- red spotsLocalized scarlet discolorations
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