Measles? Nope, Thanks!
Measles is way more contagious than you might think. one person can infect dozens in days, especially where vaccines are low. It causes fever, rash, and serious complications like pneumonia.
The good news? It’s preventable with a safe vaccine that protects YOU and everyone around you.
Protect yourself. Protect your community.
Know the facts. Stay safe. Get vaccinated.
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Transcript: Hey! Let’s chat about measles. You might think it’s almost nonexistent, right? Actually, no, it’s back. Let’s dive in and talk about what it is and why it is serious. Measles is a super contagious virus that spreads through coughs, sneezes, or just close contact with someone who’s sick. [Showing a video clip of measles vaccine traveling fast.] Check this out! This shows how measles can spread like wildfire. One person with measles can infect others in just a few days. It doesn’t take long for the virus to spread. See how quickly it jumps from one area to another? That’s how contagious measles really is. It doesn’t take much for it to spread fast and wide. When you catch it, you might get a high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that starts on your face and spreads. But here’s the important part: measles can lead to serious problems like ear infections, pneumonia, and even brain swelling. That’s why it’s not something to take lightly. That’s why getting vaccinated isn’t just about protecting yourself. It helps protect your whole community. Know the facts. Stay safe. Get vaccinated. [The screen fades to show a thumbnail of a faded white background of a doctor holding hands with another individual] Deaf. Healthy. DeafHealth. Learn more at www.deafhealthaccess.org.]