The First Measles Case of 2018 is at IU Bloomington
Indiana has been one of the states where we have seen measles outbreaks linked to clusters of unvaccinated people and is home to the first measles case of 2018.
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Quarantine Signs for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
In the pre-vaccine era, quarantines were the only way to try and help stop many diseases from spreading in the community.
The Benefits and Risks of Delaying Vaccines
Delaying your child’s vaccines offers no benefits and lots of increased risks, especially an increased risk of getting the diseases that the vaccines protect us against.
Do More Vaccinated or Unvaccinated Kids Get Sick in Outbreaks?
Most outbreaks are started by someone who is unvaccinated, often after a trip out of the country, and the resulting outbreak will likely get many more unvaccinated than vaccinated folks sick.