What you should know about the outbreak of measles and its financial impact

[bjl584]

I was vaccinated for measles when I was an infant.

Not sure how much of an "outbreak" this really is, or if the media is just sensationalizing it.
Last I saw, there were 147 confirmed cases against a US population north of 300 million.
Hardly outbreak territory.

[ua_guy]

I was vaccinated for measles when I was an infant.

Not sure how much of an "outbreak" this really is, or if the media is just sensationalizing it.
Last I saw, there were 147 confirmed cases against a US population north of 300 million.
Hardly outbreak territory.

It's noteworthy in the media because measles has been virtually nonexistent in the US for a long time. It's also highly contagious. And highly preventable.

Measles is well understood and its vaccine has a very long history of keeping it out of our population.

[Like2Plan]

I was vaccinated for measles when I was an infant.

Not sure how much of an "outbreak" this really is, or if the media is just sensationalizing it.
Last I saw, there were 147 confirmed cases against a US population north of 300 million.
Hardly outbreak territory.

Of interest:
"We recommend that all children get 2 doses of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine.

Children should get their first MMR shot at 12 through 15 months old (as soon as possible within this time-period). The second dose may be given as soon as one month after the first dose. But it is usually given between 4 and 6 years of age.

An early dose of MMR vaccine is recommended for children 6-11 months of age who will be traveling internationally or in an outbreak setting. These children will still need the 2 routine doses given at 12-15 months and 4-6 years of age to ensure protection. Therefore, they will receive a total of 3 MMR vaccines. Two doses of the measles vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles if exposed to the virus. One dose is about 93% effective."

https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/measles/

Anytime there is a measles outbreak it is in the news. One reason is it is highly contagious and the word needs to get out--Another reason is there should not be any cases in this country as it is preventable, but whatever.

Anyway, here is another link for outbreak response (which requires everyone know about the outbreak in order to be effective).

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6207419/

"While most people's symptoms improve, about 1 in 5 unvaccinated people who get measles will be hospitalized. About 1 out of every 1,000 children with measles will develop brain swelling that can lead to brain damage, and up to 3 of every 1,000 children who become infected will die, the CDC says. "

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/measles-outbreak-us-map/

"Starting Wednesday, Curry’s crew will offer immunoglobulin shots or infusions to people who’ve had a confirmed measles exposure and who may be at risk for complications.
Immunoglobulin, or IG, is an antibody that helps the immune system fight off infections. It can be given up to six days after a person was exposed to measles."
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...ate-rcna193637


These outbreaks are traced back to someone coming into the country that hasn't been vaccinated as (at this point in time) measles is not currently endemic in the US. I don't think there are vaccination requirements to come into this country as a tourist--(except for covid 19, but that is not a requirement anymore.) I tried to look this up, but the only requirement to get vaccinations I could find points to folks who get immigrant visas..

https://www.uscis.gov/tools/designated-civil-surgeons/vaccination-requirements

Here is a link to Travel vaccines recommended for travel to the US:

https://www.passporthealthglobal.com/en-gb/destination-advice/united-states/#vaccines

That is something I can not understand. Why don't we have a requirement for vaccinations if coming to the US for any reason?

[EasyMoney00]

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[disneysteve]

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I agree with you.

Thanks folks.