measle
Americannoun
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“The best way to protect yourself and your family from infection is with the highly effective measle vaccine,” Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2024
“Maybe it’s the measle? You never had it. Katie either.”
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
Dey tink dem abominable stones grow in mine house, and break out in mine plaster like de measle: dey vaunt to dig in mine wall, in mine garden, in mine floor.
From A Simpleton by Charles Reade
Hooping-cough may either precede, attend, or follow an attack of measle.
From Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children by Pye Henry Chavasse
Fly only waked once in the night, and asked in a drowsy tone, "Have I got a measle?"
From Prudy Keeping House by Sophie May
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