Many people across the state are working to proactively shape the future of our health system including undertaking important activities to improve the health payment system, strategically plan for a future health workforce, implementing statewide use of health information technology, and planning for the health benefits exchange. A vision for a better Arkansas Health System has been developed and serves as a guide for this work.
Arkansas Department of Health
4815 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR
72205-3867
1-800-462-0599
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.