Study suggests how measles depletes body's immune memory — Harvard Gazette

A new Harvard study shows measles wipes out 11 percent to 73 percent of antibodies against an array of viruses and bacteria, depleting a child’s previous immunity, which underscores the importance of measles vaccination.

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Measles wipes out immune system's memory, study finds, Immunology

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What is 'immune amnesia?' This long-term side effect of measles is newly relevant.

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Study suggests how measles depletes body's immune memory — Harvard Gazette

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I'm doing research on the possible connection between vaccines and autism. What are some good studies or sources I can read? - Quora

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