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Feature | Feb. 28, 2025

Friday Facts: Measles

By Jason W. Edwards

Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Megan Donahue, pediatric infectious diseases physician, and Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Alice Barsoumian, chief of Infectious Disease Service, provide facts about measles and tips for protecting yourself and your family during the current outbreak. While cases of measles are rare among military members in a post-vaccination era, caring for sick family members can negatively impact military readiness – causing stress for the service member and the community.
Don’t forget to keep your family’s information up to date in DEERS!