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Nancy OShea
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February 2, 2024
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#Measles Outbreak

  • February 2, 2024
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Once eradicated in 2000, Measles is back & it's highly infectious.

 

The World Health Organization reports a 30-fold increase in European Measles cases.

https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/14-12-2023-a-30-fold-rise-of-measles-cases-in-2023-in-the-who-european-region-warrants-urgent-action

 

Los Angeles County health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a local resident who recently traveled through Los Angeles International Airport while infectious. 😝

 

Check your vaccination status.  Monitor your health, contact your local health dept or doctor if you're experiencing any symptoms.

LA County Health Officials Confirm Local Measles Case (msn.com)

 

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    Ricky336
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    February 15, 2024

    This is what happens when one does not have a reasonable knowledge of biology and an understanding of viruses and vaccination. A lack of knowledge can lead people to believe weird theories that some groups like to popularise.

    Chuck Uebele
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    February 6, 2024

    It's crazy! I had the measles as a kid, then got a mild case of shingles, in college, which is related to measles. Now I have the shingles vaccine. 

    You mentioned calling your doctor for these vaccines. Make sure you ask if your insurance or Medicare pays for them. I scratched up my hand and head on some nails in the attic. My daughter, who's a nurse said that I should get a tetanus shot. So I made an appointment at my doctor, who was able to see me right away. However, when I got there, I was informed that Medicare does not pay for Tetanus, unless they treat you for the injury. They said Medicare would pay, if I got it at a drug store. They did give me a flu shot. At CVS, i got the shot, and it was a combo with Whopping Cough and Diphtheria. 

    Leslie Moak Murray
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    February 6, 2024

    Shingles is related to Chickenpox

    Chuck Uebele
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    February 6, 2024

    Ah, ok, I forgot which one. I had Chicken Pox, also.

    Nancy OShea
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    February 4, 2024

    Also on the rise are reported cases of Polio & Tuberculosis.

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/measles-and-tuberculosis-should-be-long-forgotten-why-are-cases-rising-in-the-u-s/ar-BB1hGZBo

     

    Adult symptoms to childhood diseases can be very severe and lead to long term health problems. It's not too late for adults to receive child vaccines. But call your doctor's office ahead to ensure they have the vaccines in supply.  They may need to order them from the pharmacy before your visit.

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert