3 lessons from current Texas measles outbreak
In this video, Dr. Paul Offit discusses three lessons emerging from the measles outbreak in Texas. First, the number of cases is actually much higher than the number being reported. Second, low preexisting vaccination rates and continued vaccine refusals are providing fuel for the continued spread of measles. Third, the unproven and unmonitored use of vitamin A is causing children to become ill from receipt of too much of this vitamin.
For more information related to measles, see these resources:
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): The Diseases and Vaccines (webpage)
- Measles, Mumps & Rubella (infographic): PDF | PNG
- Measles: What You Should Know (Q&A): English | Spanish
- Rash Information, includes measles image and information (webpage)
- Measles infections, outbreaks & vaccines playlist (videos)
- Parents PACK Personal Stories – Measles (webpage)
3 lessons from current Texas measles outbreak
In this video, Dr. Paul Offit discusses three lessons emerging from the measles outbreak in Texas. First, the number of cases is actually much higher than the number being reported. Second, low preexisting vaccination rates and continued vaccine refusals are providing fuel for the continued spread of measles. Third, the unproven and unmonitored use of vitamin A is causing children to become ill from receipt of too much of this vitamin.
For more information related to measles, see these resources:
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): The Diseases and Vaccines (webpage)
- Measles, Mumps & Rubella (infographic): PDF | PNG
- Measles: What You Should Know (Q&A): English | Spanish
- Rash Information, includes measles image and information (webpage)
- Measles infections, outbreaks & vaccines playlist (videos)
- Parents PACK Personal Stories – Measles (webpage)