Kids who have had measles are at higher risk of fatal infections
Virus weakens immune system for years, study finds
BONUS SHOT The measles vaccine gives people an unexpected bonus: Preventing measles keeps the immune system healthy enough to fend off other diseases.
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Vaccinating kids against measles protects them from a slew of other deadly diseases, a new analysis published in the May 8 Science finds.