Measles Transmission (Cont.)

Measles Disease

Measles Transmission and Adopted Children

Because several recent outbreaks have been associated with international adoptions, families adopting children from other countries should ensure, before the adoption, that all family members are immune to measles.

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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