Measles (aka. Rubeola, Red Measles, Hard Measles, 10-Day Measles)

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Antibiotics are not available to treat persons infected with this organism. Recent outbreaks of this illness have included many hospitalizations and several deaths among college-aged persons; therefore, you should have two doses of the vaccine before beginning classes. Most young adults have had only one dose.