There’s a concerning uptick in Measles cases in the US. Measles, one of the most contagious diseases, is preventable through vaccines. Unfortunately, there has been a decrease in children’s vaccination rates over the past few years. It’s estimated that 250,000 children in the US were not vaccinated for recommended vaccines (MMR, DTAP, etc) last year, leaving them especially vulnerable to awful diseases like measles. Conspiracies are rampant against these vaccines right now, I think in part due to conspiracies about the COVID-19 vaccines. I want to go across the globe and talk about why Measles is also a problem there - this time, though, it’s due more to conflict and poverty.
Thank you for providing this information regarding measles. I just applied for a job and learned that my titter was negative for measles (I was vaccinated as a child). I just got my new vaccination. However I’m struggling to find trustworthy data on rates of the first round vaccination not taking to a second round as an adult. I also would like to know more about what’s recommended the 2 dose series again or just the 1 booster. I am finding conflicting information from medical providers. Do you have any resources I can look up to learn more about this? Thank you!
Thank you for providing this information regarding measles. I just applied for a job and learned that my titter was negative for measles (I was vaccinated as a child). I just got my new vaccination. However I’m struggling to find trustworthy data on rates of the first round vaccination not taking to a second round as an adult. I also would like to know more about what’s recommended the 2 dose series again or just the 1 booster. I am finding conflicting information from medical providers. Do you have any resources I can look up to learn more about this? Thank you!