Which of the Following Statements About Measles Is FALSE

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about measles is FALSE?

• A) It is preventable by vaccination.
• B) Annually, it kills thousands of children worldwide.
• C) It is a serious disease.
• D) The disease has been eradicated in the United States.
• E) Complications include pneumonia, encephalitis, and death.

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