Child dies from rare measles complication years after the infection: What is SSPE and how does it affect children
A child in Los Angeles County tragically died from SSPE, a rare, deadly measles complication. The child contracted measles as an infant, before vaccination eligibility. SSPE develops years after measles, devastating the central nervous system. Health officials emphasize that declining vaccination rates could lead to more SSPE cases. The MMR vaccine is crucial, protecting individuals and communities, especially vulnerable infants.
A child in Los Angeles County tragically died from SSPE, a rare, deadly measles complication. The child contracted measles as an infant, before vaccination eligibility. SSPE develops years after measles, devastating the central nervous system. Health officials emphasize that declining vaccination rates could lead to more SSPE cases. The MMR vaccine is crucial, protecting individuals and communities, especially vulnerable infants.
