Vaccination provides long-lasting 97% protection against measles infection. Most people who have been vaccinated do not need to be vaccinated again.
A hospital in Texas on Wednesday confirmed the death of an unvaccinated child who was infected with measles—the first fatality in a two-state measles outbreak that began in January, according to the Associated Press.
Pediatricians and public health experts said they’ve seen a surge in requests for “bonus” doses of measles immunization following the death of an unvaccinated six-year-old in West Texas last week.
The COVID-19 vaccine has prompted more than 10 times as many reports of adverse symptoms than the measles vaccine.
Md. confirms measles case
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Virginia health officials confirm measles case at major international airport
Md. confirms measles case; Dulles Airport travelers may have been exposed
The health department said there may have been exposures at Dulles’s international arrivals area and a Howard County pediatric emergency department.
Measles case confirmed in Maryland, sparking exposure concerns at Dulles International Airport
Adults can suffer severe infections if they get the measles. There are a lot of questions about the efficacy of the measles vaccine and whether some should get a booster or be revaccinated. NBC 5 asked Parkland Health's Dr. Donna Persaud for her take on ...
Discover the history, effectiveness, and safety of the measles vaccine. Learn how it has dramatically reduced measles cases worldwide.
Widespread immunization prevents outbreaks, including the one in Texas that has infected at least 198 people and led to 1 child’s death
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