Did you ever have the measels, and if so, how many?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Did you ever have the measels, and if so, how many?
- In plain terms
- A literal asking about measles experience and count.
- What can you take from it?
- Clarify health history with specific details.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why ask for a count of measles?
- What does the number indicate?
Another view
The question is oddly phrased and may be confusing.
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