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For those who have been vaccinated for measles many decades ago, it is likely that the defense is still.
Among the current Flash of measles In Western Texas – and in cases that are also reported in New Mexico, New Jersey and a number of other states – some doctors warn about the possibility of outdated vaccines over time.
Measles – it is very infectious virus For those who have not previously been infected or grafted, with 90% transmission.
Measles cases continue to spread in several states after the death of the child
The measles vaccine was first introduced in 1968. Three years later, in 1971, the MMR vaccine made its debut, providing measles protection, epidemic epidemic and rubella.
Some doctors have warned of outdated vaccines over time. (Istock)
A couple of decades after the release of the MMR vaccine, measles was announced in 2000.
“The standard recommendation of health bodies, such as CDC, is a dio-dosing series of the MMR vaccine,” Dr. Nichol Safier said a medical participant in Fox News.
“For most people, these two doses provide Lifelong immunity “About 97% of measles efficiency.”
Who needs another vaccine?
Question whether someone should get another a measles vaccine According to Safie, who practices in New York, it depends on several factors such as vaccination history, age and health.
“If you are an adult who has received both doses as a child, you are most likely in the order when you are not in a high risk group, healthcare professionals or travelers in the outbreak are there, where you may be considered a booster,” she said.
“Adults who were vaccinated from measles from 1963 to 1968 must check the vaccination history.”
According to the doctor, people born before 1957 have natural immunity because they were probably exposed to measles before the vaccines became available.
“Adults who were vaccinated from measles between 1963 and 1968 must check the vaccination history to determine what vaccine they received,” Safier advised.
Flash measles in Texas continues to deteriorate in children
‘During this time the vaccine version that used inactivated the form of the virus Was available, which was not so effective and was ultimately recalled. “
Studies show that antibodies can decrease over decades, but the actual measles in fully vaccinated people remain rare, Safie added.
Studies show that antibodies can decrease over decades, but the actual measles in fully vaccinated people remain rare. (Istock)
“No hard data say that people need a third shot regularly, but if you are worried, blood tests can check for antibodies,” she said.
“Like everything that medicine has rare risk for vaccination and significant risks, so as not to vaccinate.”
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Safer added the situation with each person and should be carefully careful.
Dr. Mark Siguegel, a clinical professor of medicine at the Nyu Langone Medical Center and the Fox News medical participant, also emphasized the importance of measles vaccinations – “especially with the number of circulated measles and insufficient people who come to the United States at a time when there is great measures worldwide.”
The measles vaccine was first introduced in 1968. Three years later, in 1971, the MMR vaccine made its debut, providing measles protection, epidemic epidemic and rubella. (Istock)
For those who go to the area where the measles outbreak is, he recommends them Contact your doctor For measles “test titer” and get an amplifier if they do not show immunity. (Testing titer measures human immunity to the virus.)
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“This is not an official proposal yet, but I check the measles’ titers in many of my patients, and if they are low, I can give strengthening as a precaution,” Siguegel said.
MMR – This is a live virus vaccine and cannot be provided Pregnant women Either the immunocompanized people, the doctor noted.
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So far, the US has reported 164 measles cases in the US, according to Disease Control Centers (CDC).
The vast majority of these (140) are in Texas. Nine cases were reported in New Mexico and the rest in California, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey and Rod -Ayland.
