Heartbreaking video shows deadly risk of skipping measles vaccine

A disturbing video shows a 4-year-old boy suffering from severe effects of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a rare complication of measles that arose after he missed vaccination. Filmed by Indian neurologists and published in JAMA Neurology, the footage illustrates the devastating impact of the measles virus on a child's brain, revealing symptoms such as uncontrolled eye movements and spasms. SSPE may lie dormant for years post-infection before causing irreversible brain damage. This highlights the critical importance of vaccination against measles. [Read more here](https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/05/heartbreaking-video-shows-deadly-risk-of-skipping-measles-vaccine/). This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Ars Technica

READ ORIGINAL FULL ARTICLE