The condition is rare among older children but more common in infants, who are also more likely to die from measles.
—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
The vaccine is not recommended for infants younger than 1 year or for people who are severely immunocompromised, such as those undergoing chemotherapy.
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