Chasing Life What People Should Know About Measles
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Feb 25, 2025 Measles is making a surprising comeback, particularly in a rural Mennonite community with low vaccination rates. The importance of achieving a 95% vaccination rate to ensure herd immunity is emphasized. Historical context reveals the deadly impact of measles before vaccines. Listeners learn about symptoms, transmission, and the necessity of vaccinations, debunking myths along the way. The podcast dives into vaccine durability, detailing the crucial two-dose schedule and how to monitor immunity during outbreaks.
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Measles Outbreak in West Texas
- Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports from West Texas, covering a measles outbreak.
- Healthcare workers and citizens express frustration over this resurgence of a preventable disease.
Measles Elimination and Resurgence
- Measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.
- Many doctors now dealing with the outbreak are seeing measles patients for the first time in their careers.
Vaccination Rates and Measles Outbreaks
- Lower vaccination rates are a significant factor in the measles outbreak.
- This is especially true in under-vaccinated communities like the Mennonite community in Gaines County, Texas.