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Translation by FreeTranslation.com Measles Measles is a childhood disease that is very contagious ("catching"). There are two kinds of measles, rubella and rubeola. It is important to have your child vaccinated with all baby shots. The MMR vaccine will prevent your child from getting measles. Talk to your child's doctor about this. Signs and symptoms: Reddish, brown rash seen first on the face and neck, spreading quickly over the whole body. The rash may last 5 - 7 days. Fever, ...

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