Sore spots for kids? (7)

I believe the answer is:

measles

(Other definitions for measles that I've seen before include "Spotty viral infection" , "Morbilli is technical term for this illness" , "Rubeola" , "Children's viral disease" , "Ailment" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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