Dr. Jeremy Silver: Measles is 10-times more contagious than Ebola

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. This week, Dr. Silver talks about measles, including some of its side effects and signs to look for. Then, Dr. Silver answers some questions from listeners.

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