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What is measles immune amnesia? Doctor explains the impact to immunity

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Measles is a serious, potentially deadly virus, but it can also impact someone's immunity long after the infection is gone.

The virus can damage the immune system in a process called " immune amnesia " The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children get vaccinated with two doses of the MMR vaccine.