Key nutrients to support immunity during measles in the UK
Measles: What it is and how nutritional status influences outcomes
What is measles?
Measles (rubeola) is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus (a morbillivirus). It spreads through airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes and can remain infectious in the air for up to two hours after exposure.
After infection, the virus initially affects the respiratory tract and then spreads systemically. Symptoms typically appear 7-14 days after exposure...