Is it normal to have measles as a kid?

It's true that prior to about 1963 (depending upon when measles vaccine was made widely available in your country), all kids were vulnerable to measles infection. We got measles, (I was one) and most recovered without incident. read more

Measles in any age can cause brain injury (subacute sclerosing pan-encephalopathy), though that is unusual. In the U.S. measles was so common that people born before 1955 are simply presumed to have had it. I like to tell students to consider the words 'normal' and 'common' separately. It's not normal to break your wrist, but it's common. read more

Measles is an infection that mainly affects children but can occur at any age. It is rare in the UK, due to immunisation. The illness is unpleasant but most children fully recover. read more

Protects your child from measles, a potentially serious disease, as well as mumps and rubella. Prevents your child from getting an uncomfortable rash and high fever from measles. Keeps your child from missing school or child care (and keeps you from missing work to care for your sick child). read more

The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for all children. It protects against three potentially serious illnesses. It is a two-part vaccination, and in most states, you must prove your children have gotten it before they can enter school. read more