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CDC — Measles Complications and Severity

CDC pages on measles complications, hospitalizations, and risk groups.

“Measles can be serious; complications include pneumonia and encephalitis, and can lead to hospitalization and death.”

Primary source: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/signs-symptoms/index.html

Page prepared October 21, 2025. If this link changes, search the publisher site for the most recent version.

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