Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases known to science – more contagious than Ebola, smallpox or COVID-19. Declining vaccination rates over the past few years, plus a recent outbreak in West Texas, have public health experts concerned. Here's what to know about the science of this virus — plus how to protect against it. For the latest, host <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/1082526815/regina-g-barber">Regina G. Barber</a> talks to NPR health correspondent <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/348777820/maria-godoy">Maria Godoy</a>. Interested in other stories about public health? Tell us what you want to hear about by emailing <a href="mailto:shortwave@npr.org">shortwave@npr.org</a>! Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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