What is respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV?
RSV is a common respiratory virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs.
Can you get sick with more than one respiratory virus at a time?
It is possible to get sick with more than one respiratory virus at the same time.
What is a trivalent vaccine?
“Trivalent” vaccines protect against three different viruses.
I’ve been exposed to someone who has measles. What should I do?
Immediately call your healthcare provider and let them know that you have been exposed to someone who has measles.
How long does it take for the measles vaccine to work in your body?
For the measles vaccine to work, the body needs time to produce protective antibodies in response to the vaccine. People are usually fully protected after about 2 or 3 weeks.
Am I protected against measles?
CDC considers you protected from measles if you have written documentation (records) showing at least one of the following criteria.
What should I know about the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine?
The measles vaccine is very effective. Two doses of measles vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles if exposed to the virus.
What are the signs and symptoms of measles?
Measles symptoms don’t appear immediately after exposure. Illness often starts with typical respiratory symptoms and eventually a rash develops.
What do I need to know about measles?
Measles is a serious, contagious respiratory disease that can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children. For some children, measles can lead to pneumonia (a serious lung infection), lifelong brain damage, deafness, and even death.
Is it safe for my child to get the COVID-19 vaccine given the stories about myocarditis?
Cases of myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart, have been reported after receipt of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. Myocarditis following vaccination is short-lived and tends to resolve on its own, whereas myocarditis following an infection tends to be more severe. The condition is continuing to be investigated. Here is what we know to date: The […]