Why Is The Measles Virus So Contagious?

The video discusses the contagiousness of diseases, focusing on measles, which is highly contagious due to its high R naught value. It explains the concept of R naught, factors affecting disease spread, and compares measles with other diseases like Ebola and influenza. The importance of vaccination and precautions to prevent disease spread is emphasized.

Discuss the implications of high R naught values for public health and disease outbreaks.

Explain how the route of transmission for measles differs from that of Ebola.

What role does vaccination play in controlling the spread of contagious diseases like measles?