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  • The LADPH urged residents to protect family members from measles after a school-age child infected in infancy developed SSPE, a rare and deadly complication.
  • SSPE is typically fatal and can surface years after initial measles infection, underscoring why vaccination matters for long-term protection.
  • Infants too young to be vaccinated rely on community immunity to shield them, highlighting vaccination as a shared protection strategy.

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