Congenital measles is rising, affecting pregnant women and their newborns amidst recent outbreaks. IVIG post-exposure prophylaxis is available to protect these at-risk groups. Congenital measles arises when fetuses are exposed in utero, leading to various complications. Increasing cases in places like Canada highlight the urgent need for maternal vaccination to prevent this condition.
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The claim that two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania involved 80-year-old men is false. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the individuals were unvaccinated without disclosing their ages. Anti-vaccine influencers erroneously propagate this misinformation, likely to minimize the impact of measles deaths on children and discourage vaccinations among parents.
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Recent reports highlight the resurgence of diphtheria, particularly among unvaccinated children in developed countries, with multiple fatalities. Diphtheria remains present globally, often contracted through close contact. Vaccination is crucial for protection against this serious infection, and misinformation from anti-vaccine groups is contributing to these tragic outcomes.
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The article addresses misinformation regarding vaccine doses compared to soda bottles, attributed to Donald Trump. It clarifies that children receive about 0.5 ml per vaccine, totaling less than two tablespoons for the entire immunization schedule. The comparison to soda is exaggerated, emphasizing the need to challenge misleading statements about vaccines.
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