It’s not even the end of March yet, but measles cases in the United States have already surpassed the total number of measles cases in the country during all of 2023, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Measles is a virus that affects the respiratory system. It is highly contagious and can kill those infected with it, especially children.
The CDC says that even in otherwise healthy children, measles will cause serious complications in one out of about every 1,000 cases. Those complications include permanent brain damage. Additionally, those who contract measles can suffer neurological conditions including the deterioration of behavioral and intellectual capabilities a full 7 to 10 years after they’ve had the virus.
IS THERE A VACCINE FOR MEASLES?
Yes, and there has been since 1963 when the first measles vaccine was licensed for public use. The CDC estimates that since the year 2000, the measles vaccine has prevented 57 million deaths worldwide. Continue here....
-- Michael Grothaus
