As measles cases rise, many seek guidance on protection measures. Maternal immunity lasts about three months for newborns, with early MMR doses recommended in high-risk areas. Adults typically require two doses for lasting immunity. While the vaccine is effective against all strains, breakthrough cases can occur, albeit milder. Vaccination remains crucial to prevent serious disease.
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Holistic pediatrician Brian Thornburg questions conventional vaccine wisdom, promoting alternative schedules and downplaying disease risks. Thornburg suggests delaying vaccines due to claimed immature immune and renal systems in children. His views on vaccine preventable diseases and RSV vaccine effectiveness are concerning. Thornburg also recommends skipping hepatitis B shots and touts oral vitamin K over injectable.
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Very rarely would you need to repeat a dose or restart a series of immunizations because a dose was delayed.
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