Still relevant today: six years ago, Dr. Steve Elledge and colleagues discussed how measles can cause “immune amnesia,” weakening immune memory to prior infections and vaccines. During our May 1, 2026 Variants and Vaccines monthly seminar, Dr. Elledge revisited the topic, noting that measles infection can significantly impair existing immunity — including immune protection built against viruses such as COVID-19.

🎥 This earlier recording remains an important and timely look at the long-term immunologic impacts of measles.