With Measles case In more than 20 states across the United States, doctors and health authorities MMR vaccine To get vaccination.
Dr. céle Gounder, a CBS News News medical contribution and editor of public health at CBS News 24/7, said, “Very clearly, three things we need to do, three things we need to do, three times we should do not have been vaccinated for children and measles.
“If someone hurts with measles, we can do what we can do, and there is a great support of ICUs to help someone through the disease.”
measles It is highly contagious and can cause serious health complications or death in some cases. This year, more than 600 cases have been reported in the United States since 2019. Died in TexasWhere the biggest outbreak occurred.
Here are some things you need to know about measles.
What is MMR vaccine?
MMR vaccines are protected from measles, pandemic deeritis and rubella or German measles. Living viral vaccines include weakened versions of bacteria that cause disease.
These types of vaccines have long -lasting immunity, but there are people who should not get live viral vaccines, including people who are immunity.
How old are measles vaccines?
Recommended MMR vaccine schedule is as follows:
- The first dose between 12 and 15 months
- The second dose between 4 and 6 years old
As measles increases in some parts of the country West TexasTo health officials We issued updated guidelinesIt suggests that children receive the first or second dose early.
These recommendations are:
For children under 12 months:
- The first dose between 6 and 11 months
- The second capacity between 12 and 15 months
- The third dose between 4 and 6 years old
For children over 12 months without vaccination:
- The first dose immediately
- Secondary capacity after the first dose after the dose at least 28 days
For children over 12 months with a single dose:
- If it is more than 28 days after receiving the first dose, the second dose immediately
Do adults need measles vaccines?
As a child, adults who do not have vaccinations for measles and have no evidence of immunity urge at least one vaccine. If you are in an area where there is an onset, two doses are recommended.
Also, some adults who have been vaccinated Originally measles vaccine Between 1963 and 1968, it is a good idea to get the current vaccine capacity.
GOUNDER said in February, “I was using a less effective vaccine at that point.”
How long does measles last?
that MMR vaccine In general, it protects people about measles and rubella. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection, the exemptions for mumps of epidemic can be reduced over time.
Is there a side effect of measles vaccine?
The side effects of the vaccine include pain, heat and light rashes given, but health care says that most people have no side effects.
When was the measles vaccine created?
that First measles vaccine It was released in 1963 to use. The improved version was released in 1968. The strain has been used since then, but in 1971, it was combined with the fallenness and rubella.
Before the vaccineAlmost everyone suffered from measles before the age of 15, about 400 to 500 people died every year, and about 48,000 people were hospitalized.
