At least six children from the nursery school in Texas measles During the state, local officials confirmed CBS News on Tuesday.
On Monday, LubBock Public Health has been issued Recommendation for vaccination All counties that follow the case in the Tiny TOTS U Learning Academy of the South University Avenue.
Health institutions advise that infants get the first dose. Measles-Pump Lubela (MMR) Vaccine Between 6 and 11 months It is commonly recommended 12-15 months. It is also recommended that children can get the second dose early for more than 12 months with only one dose. The second capacity is usually recommended at 4-6 years old.
“These updated guidelines are aimed at promptly protecting those with the highest risk because of local cases.”
In this release, LubBock Public Health Director Katherine Wells urged residents to review their vaccination history and protect their children.
“Vaccination is the best defense of measles, especially when faced with active onset,” she said in a statement.
MMR vaccine appeared to be that Safe and effective Through decades of research and analysis. CDC is 93% effective for measles and 2 capacity is 97% effective, CDC says. Two normal doses protect most people over the lifetime, but in some cases. Doctors are recommended to receive extra doses..
Wells told the Associated Press There are more than 200 children in the nursery, and most have a minimum dose of the MMR vaccine.
The incident spread after one child with an infectious child spread to another classroom, and the incident spread after the other two children. Children who are not vaccinated to attend Wei Care should stay home for 21 days after the last exposure, Wells said.
“Measles are contagious and will not be surprised to enter other facilities,” she said. “We are currently only one infected child.”
Daycare news comes out in the case of events 500 beyond the whole condition and Two children Dead. Nationwide cases have surpassed 600, and infections have been identified in more than 21 states.
The occurrence of Texas mainly affects Children and teenagersAlmost everyone Vaccination Or there is an unknown vaccination state.
