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News on the 2023 Measles Outbreaks

Breaking News – The first case of measles in 2023 – an unvaccinated adult – was reported in Washington. (see below)

We are starting 2023 with an ongoing measles outbreak in Ohio, which has risen to at least 85 cases and spread to Kentucky!

The first case of measles in 2023 - an unvaccinated adult - was reported in Washington.
2023 is starting with an active outbreak in Ohio and a case in Washington.

After seeing a record high and low number of measles cases in the United States in the last few years, what can we expect in 2023, as measles epidemics are once again being reported around the world and travel restrictions have loosened??

2023 Measles Outbreaks

“The Columbus, Ohio, area measles outbreak has increased to 82 cases, with 32 hospitalized. Of the 82 patients, 74 were unvaccinated. The others had unknown status or were partly vaccinated.
Local news reports say 24 kids have required hospitalization.”

Measles outbreak continues in Ohio

  • an unvaccinated adult in Washington who exposed others at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the Providence Swedish First Hill Emergency Department (Jan 2023)

Unfortunately, I think we can expect more measles…

Less travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic has kept measles cases low in the United States, but unless folks get vaccinated and protected, they will rise as travel restrictions ease.

Get vaccinated and protected so that you don't get caught up in a measles outbreak. And at least get your kids vaccinated before you travel folks! Don't be responsible for starting a measles outbreak in your community.
Get vaccinated and protected so that you don’t get caught up in a measles outbreak. And at least get your kids vaccinated before you travel folks! Don’t be responsible for starting a measles outbreak in your community.

Are you vaccinated and protected with two doses of MMR?

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