It is possible, though rare, to become ill with measles even after being vaccinated. Such breakthrough infections occur because the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, is about 97 percent effective after two doses. However, vaccinated individuals who become infected usually experience a milder illness and are less likely to spread it to others, providing crucial protection for vulnerable populations, including the very young and the elderly.
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