An unvaccinated adult who died in New Mexico had measles, USA Today reports. This may be the 2nd U.S. death this year.
As the number of measles cases swell, there may be a huge segment of the U.S. population that is unknowingly vulnerable to the virus: People born between 1957-1989.
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As the number of measles cases swell, there may be a huge segment of the U.S. population that is unknowingly vulnerable to the virus: People born between 1957-1989.
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If you were born from '57-'89, there is a chance you missed that important second booster and are not as protected in an outbreak setting.
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Your doc might just suggest getting another dose of the MMR vaccine even if your titers aren’t checked just to ensure you’re boosted and protected.
In 2024, 40% of people who got measles in the U.S. were hospitalized. At least 1 died this year.
It's not worth not knowing. Make sure you're protected.
It becomes an enormous public health problem when the number of those who don't believe in vaccination swell to the levels we're seeing now. It puts us all at risk.