Are you protected? Here's what the CDC says about measles, which is spreading in Texas
According to the CDC, if you were born after 1957, one dose is considered sufficient to be considered protected from measles. Some adults may need a second dose. The CDC says adults who are going to be in high-risk settings for transmission should make sure they’ve had two doses at least 28 days apart.
Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease caused by a virus, and can be severe or even fatal. According to the U.S.
As of Feb. 20, there were a total of 93 measles cases reported in eight states: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New ...
Health authorities warned of further spread. Most U.S. measles cases this year involved people 19 and under and those without ...
There are measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico right now, and most of the people getting sick are not vaccinated.
For most people, the MMR vaccine should provide a lifetime of immunity but the CDC said some people should get a booster.
A warning has been issued for three Texas cities after someone with measles visited them while contagious. The Texas ...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported that measles cases so far this year had jumped to 93 ...
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