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SARAMPION THE MEASLES THREAT:

HERE’S WHY GETTING KIDS VACCINATED

IS VITAL

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THE MEASLES THREAT: HERE’S WHY GETTING KIDS VACCINATED IS VITAL

Here’s what pediatricians, emergency physicians and public health officials want parents to
know about measles. It is one of the most contagious viruses in the world. Beyond flu-like
symptoms and a rash that begins in the head area and moves downward, measles can develop
serious or deadly complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain).

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), physicians and
infectious disease experts, vaccination offers the best prevention against the disease. And while
other countries are grappling with pockets of measles outbreaks, Florida in the U.S. is currently
vulnerable because of its role as a hub for international travelers from countries with lower
vaccination rates.

Part of the recommended MMR shot, which combines immunity protection against measles,
mumps and rubella, the vaccine does not cause autism or other serious side effects, as some
parents have heard over the years. The current anti-vaccination movement that is fueling
concern in the medical community started about 20 years ago after an article in a respected