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Her upbringing and training shaped this doctor's view of infections and vaccines

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Priya Soni , 38 , is assistant professor of pediatric infectious diseases at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles .

She talks about her work in infectious diseases, including the measles, for " The Experts Say " An infection can lead to severe complications and even death, she says.

Measles is a highly transmissible disease.

The measles vaccine requires two doses for full protection, at least 28 days apart.

With two doses, you get about 97% efficacy, according to the CDC .

Getting two doses provides lifelong protection in most people.

The first licensed measles vaccine was in 1963 , but starting in 1968 , the vaccines used were much more effective.

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