Can a elder person get the measles?

Yes, an elder person can get the measles. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. It is spread through contact with an infected person's respiratory droplets, which are produced when the person coughs or sneezes. Measles can be serious, especially in young children and older adults.

Older adults are more likely to develop complications from measles, such as pneumonia, encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and death. They are also more likely to be hospitalized if they get measles.

The best way to protect older adults from measles is to make sure they are vaccinated. The measles vaccine is very effective in preventing measles. Two doses of the vaccine are recommended for all children and adults.