Measles: A Rash Reminder from the Past (and Why It Still Matters Today)
It starts innocently enough—a runny nose, a mild fever, maybe a cough. Then comes the rash, spreading like a polka-dotted rebellion across the skin. Measles might sound like a relic of the past, but it’s back—and it’s not playing around.
From royal survivors like Queen Elizabeth I to heartbreaking 1950s summer outbreaks, measles has left its mark on history. Today, it’s making headlines again—largely due to vaccine hesitancy and global travel. For pregnant women especially, the stakes are high. And for all of us, the lesson is clear: immunity isn’t just personal—it’s public.