MMR jab: Scientists find measles can leave you vulnerable to other killer bugs in future Measles completely wipes the immune system of children and leaves them prone to catching other killer bugs, scientists say.
A study of 26 unvaccinated youngsters with measles discovered the life-threatening infection reset their body's internal defence system.
This meant the resistance youngsters had developed against other illnesses were completely forgotten. The Daily Mail
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A study of 26 unvaccinated youngsters with measles discovered the life-threatening infection reset their body's internal defence system.
This meant the resistance youngsters had developed against other illnesses were completely forgotten. The Daily Mail
See also:
- Measles virus infection diminishes preexisting antibodies that offer protection from other pathogens (open access) Science Immunology
- Game of clones: How measles remodels the B cell landscape (open access) Science Immunology
- Incomplete genetic reconstitution of B cell pools contributes to prolonged immunosuppression after measles (open access) Science Immunology
- Measles makes body 'forget' how to fight infection BBC News
- Measles infections can wipe out a child's immune system for up to five years The Daily Telegraph
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