Even a small uptick in vaccination could prevent millions of US measles cases. Here's how

Even a small uptick in vaccination could prevent millions of US measles cases. Here's how

Even a small uptick in MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination could prevent millions of infections, according to new research.

What if we stop vaccinating? Doctor explains how quickly diseases can relapse

Vaccines are one of the greatest, most affordable weapons in contemporary medicine, yet their reach is underappreciated. We now have vaccines that prevent over 30 potentially fatal diseases and enable individuals of all ages to live healthier, longer lives. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), immunisation prevents between 3.5 and 5 million deaths each year from illnesses like measles, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough)…

Even a small uptick in vaccination could prevent millions of US measles cases. Heres how - Everett Post

(NEW YORK) — Measles cases are continuing to spread throughout the U.S. with outbreaks in at least six states. Public health experts have previously said lagging vaccination rates are to blame for the rise in cases, at least partly due to vaccine hesitancy and vaccine fatigue left over from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, even a small uptick in MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination could prevent millions of infections, according to new re…