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How to make sure you're protected against the measles

By  Michelle Faust Raghavan
Published Apr 23, 2019 8:04 PM
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The MMR vaccination protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
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L.A. County is on high alert for measles after confirming five cases on Monday. Health officials are reaching out to more than 1,500 people who may have been exposed. Here's how to make sure you're not at risk.

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