A new antiviral could stop measles before an outbreak takes off

Researchers have developed an experimental antiviral pill that has shown promise in preventing the spread of a measles-like virus in ferrets. The pill was effective when given shortly before or after exposure to the virus, and it also reduced the duration of illness and contagiousness in infected animals. This breakthrough could potentially lead to a new tool to complement vaccination efforts and make measles outbreaks easier to contain. The antiviral pill may offer a new way to stop measles outbreaks before they spread widely.

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