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MMR Vaccine Update: Efficacy, Risk Assessment, and ACIP’s Impact

MMR Vaccine Update: Efficacy, Risk Assessment, and ACIP’s Impact

MMR Vaccine Update: Efficacy, Risk Assessment, and ACIP’s Impact Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide 97% lifetime protection against measles. For most healthy adults with a complete two-dose vaccination history, additional doses are unnecessary. Exceptions include young adults in high-risk settings (e.g., college campuses, healthcare) lacking immunity evidence. They should receive two doses, 28 days apart. Other adults without immunity evidence (defined as documented vaccination, lab-confirmed disease, lab evidence of immunity, or birth before 1957) should consult their physician…

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Measles Case Confirmed in Washington D.C.: A Public Health Analysis and Prevention Strategies

Measles Case Confirmed in Washington D.C.: A Public Health Analysis and Prevention Strategies

Measles Case Confirmed in Washington D.C.: A Public Health Analysis and Prevention Strategies The District of Columbia Health Department recently confirmed a measles case in an international traveler who transited through Dulles International Airport. This incident underscores the ongoing challenge posed by measles, a highly contagious viral respiratory illness, and highlights the importance of robust public health surveillance and preventative measures. The affected individual’s travel history prompted the D.C. Health Department to issue a public notification, identifying specific locations and…

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