You may think of measles as a childhood disease, but there was actually an epidemic among adults in 1987. Surprisingly, many of the people who got sick had been vaccinated since the serum was developed in 1957. Apparently, about 5 to 10 percent of vaccinations don't take. If you were vaccinated when you were young, or never had measles, a blood test can check your immunity. A measles vaccination will protect you against this potentially fatal virus.
Most doctors recommend vaccination for anyone who is at risk.
A series of three shots can be started up to seven days after infection. Vaccines available today are generally very effective and pose small risks, but it's important to remember that there's always some risk of an adverse reaction. Use them wisely, in good health.