Mercy Hospital Fort SmithHennessy Center7301 Rogers AvenueFort Smith, AR 72903 This is a scheduled meeting of the Arkansas Valley Trauma Regional Advisory Council to continue to support and develop the Arkansas Trauma System. The meeting is open to the general public. If you have any questions, please contact the Trauma Section at 501-671-1428. For virtual […]
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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.