Heartbreaking video shows deadly risk of skipping measles vaccine

arstechnica.comPublished: 5/5/2025

Summary

The article depicts a harrowing case of a 4-year-old boy exhibiting severe measles symptoms without vaccination, leading to subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a condition almost always fatal with no treatment. The boy's deteriorating health after the incident captured by neurologists in India highlights the urgent need for measles vaccination, as SSPE can be entirely prevented. The viral resurgence in the US, exacerbated by declining vaccination rates amid COVID-19, underscores the importance of revaccinating to combat this preventable disease.