The USA recorded its first Measles Death since 2003 and now another in the spring of 2015. The Washington State Department of Health confirmed that the woman’s death was due to complications related to Measles. She was most likely infected while visiting a healthcare facility at the same time as another patient who was later diagnosed with the Measles Virus. This Highly Contagious Disease is transmitted by Sneezing, Coughing or contact with infected secretions. The measles virus can remain active for up to 2 hours on infected surfaces.
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