Amy Maxmen

  • Measles virus particle, computer illustration. This virus, from the Morbillivirus group of viruses, consists of an RNA (ribonucleic acid) core surrounded by an envelope studded with surface proteins haemagglutinin-neuraminidase and fusion protein, which are used to attach to and penetrate a host cell. Measles is a highly infectious itchy rash with a fever. It mainly affects children, but one attack usually gives life-long immunity.Health

    Florida defies CDC in measles outbreak, telling parents it’s fine to send unvaccinated kids to school

    By Amy Maxmen and KFF Health News