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Apr
17

Food Microbial Safety, Antimicrobial Resistance and Public Health

April 17, 2025
8:00 am
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  • Grand Rounds
Apr
17

Orthotics, Prosthetics, Pedorthics Advisory Board Meeting

April 17, 2025
10:00 am
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Apr
17

Arkansas Cervical Cancer Task Force Meeting

April 17, 2025
4:30 pm
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Apr
18

Arkansas Department of Health Tobacco Settlement Commission Meeting

April 18, 2025
1:00 pm
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Measles Update: Get The Latest Measles Information Here

Measles, or rubeola, is a highly contagious, acute viral infectious disease caused by the measles virus. Some people think of measles as just a rash and fever that clears up in a few days; however, measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5-years-old.

The best protection against measles is the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The MMR vaccine provides long-lasting protection against all strains of measles.