As the measles cases continue to increase in Michigan, the most recent case A 1 -year -old girl -Peditary doctors and parents are alerts that are too young to receive the vaccine.
Sara Laule, a pediatrician of the University of Michigan, said, “Measles are incredibly infectious.” So if you are exposed, you are very likely to get it unless you are vaccinated. ”
According to the Ministry of Health and Human Services, people who are not vaccinated have a 90%chance to expose the virus. The only protection of measles is vaccination.
Laule said, “Measles are very effective.” Perhaps one of the most effective vaccines. Very safe. ”
KRISTI HODSON has a four -month -old daughter. Her husband traveled for work and was scared by them in the last March trip.
” Measles exposure in DTWHodson said, “This is the airport he always flies.
Her daughter, Laine, is too young to be vaccinated.
Children can receive the first dose between 12 and 15 months and booster capacity between 4 and 6 years old.
Measles have been reported in Michigan’s Ingham, Kent, Macomb, Montcalm and Oakland County until this year.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the initial symptoms of measles may include:
- Heat over 104 degrees
- Cough and runny nose
- conjunctivitis
2-3 days later:
- Small white spots in the mouth can occur
- TellTale raised, the red rash is not long after
Complications may include encephalitis or inflammation and pneumonia in the brain. In pregnant women, viruses can cause premature birth, miscarriage and stillbirth.
Hodson said, “It’s a scary time to be a mother and correct everything.” In addition, you should worry about things like measles that killed children later this year. ”
This year, Texas died of two children’s children. According to the Texas Health Service Bureau, they were not vaccinated, otherwise they were healthy.
“Measles are contagiousWe actually need high immune levels in the community to protect everyone. “Laule said.
MEREDITH BRUCKNER
