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• n  an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children

• The reason: rubeola, or measles.
• The Government's ambitious plans apply only to the common "seven-day" measles, or rubeolanot to be confused with the three-day "German" measles or rubella, for which a vaccine .
• One obvious reason for rubeola's resurgence is the failure of many parents as well as doctorsto insist on shots for youngsters.

• measles
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News & Articles

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• The Kid’s Doctor: Measles outbreak points to importance of vaccines
  With all of the news about the measles (rubeola) in California (51 cases) and New York (25 cases), all pediatricians are on the alert for any measles cases in our areas.
  April 25, 2014 - The Buffalo News