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Measles is a serious illness caused by the measles virus. It can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, which can lead to seizures, deafness, or brain damage. One out of every 3,000 people with measles may die from complications. Complications and death are most common in infants less than 12 months of age and adults.
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There are 2 vaccines available in B.C. that provide protection against measles:
- Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine
- Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine
