Do you remember the measles epidemic on Samoa? Seems like some folks need to be reminded about what happened… Remember the Measles Epidemic on Samoa So what happened? Tragically, two young children died very shortly after getting their routine MMR vaccines in July 2018. The cause? A mixup between the vaccine diluent and a powerful […]
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Some people may underestimate how dangerous measles can be, but the reality is far from benign. In the pre-vaccine era, measles caused 4-500 deaths annually in the US, with numerous complications like encephalitis and pneumonia. The disease still claims lives globally each year. Vaccines are crucial for protection, as measles has always been a serious, deadly illness.
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. claims the MMR vaccine is “leaky,” suggesting waning immunity and lack of maternal protection. However, the vaccine provides robust, long-lasting immunity and passive immunity to infants. Kennedy’s vaccine misinformation has likely contributed to declining vaccination rates and increasing measles cases. His views are dangerous and should be ignored.
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2019 was a horrible year for measles.
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