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Podcast: The Infectious Science Podcast
Episode: Measles: The Return of a Highly Contagious Disease
Description: Send a textMeasles isn't just a childhood rash—it's a potentially devastating illness that can reset your entire immune system. In this eye-opening conversation, our team explores why this ancient virus still demands our attention in 2025.When we began recording this episode, a troubling measles outbreak was unfolding in Texas, with two unvaccinated children already having lost their lives. We dive into the history of this disease, tracing its evolution from cattle plague to human pathogen and explaining why the World Health Organization classifies it as one of the world's most contagious diseases.