Healthy Children Vaccine Facts, Recommendations & Schedules: Everything Parents Need to Know – Ep. 50
Jul 24, 2025
Dr. Ari Brown, an Austin-based pediatrician and author, and Dr. Julie Boom, a pediatrics professor at Baylor College of Medicine, discuss the alarming resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases. They address the misinformation contributing to the rise of measles and whooping cough, stressing the importance of community immunity. The duo shares updated immunization schedules and debunks common myths, empowering parents to navigate vaccine concerns. Trust in pediatricians and effective communication are highlighted as key tools for ensuring children's health.
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Measles Surge Due to Low Vaccination
- Measles cases in 2025 have surged to the highest since its elimination in 2000.
- Over 90% of infected individuals were unvaccinated, showing the vaccine's critical role in protection.
Measles Highly Contagious and Airborne
- Measles is extraordinarily contagious, infecting about 18 people from one case.
- The virus remains airborne for up to two hours, increasing risk even after an infected person leaves.
Community Immunity Shields Us
- High vaccination levels create community immunity that shields against outbreaks.
- Measles outbreaks mainly occur in pockets of under-vaccinated communities posing risk to vulnerable groups.
