Measles in Maryland and Virginia--Buckle Up, Buttercup

[Anonymous]

My elderly parents just got vaxxed (revaxxed). For those who are born before 1957 and don't have super-clear vax records, it's something to consider.

[Anonymous]

I wonder why they don't say what flight this kid was on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My elderly parents just got vaxxed (revaxxed). For those who are born before 1957 and don't have super-clear vax records, it's something to consider.

A large number of people born before 1957 would have had measles as a child. I was born six years after 1957 and had measles as a child, as did most of the kids I knew.

Are doctors suggesting now that people who had the disease as children should now get vaccinated for measles?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My elderly parents just got vaxxed (revaxxed). For those who are born before 1957 and don't have super-clear vax records, it's something to consider.

A large number of people born before 1957 would have had measles as a child. I was born six years after 1957 and had measles as a child, as did most of the kids I knew.

Are doctors suggesting now that people who had the disease as children should now get vaccinated for measles?

You can get your titers checked. They did mine when I was pregnant with my first and I was still immune to measles.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not worried. Recently been vaxed. This is mostly a concern for the immuno-compromised.

AND BABIES YOU IGNORANT A%%

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My elderly parents just got vaxxed (revaxxed). For those who are born before 1957 and don't have super-clear vax records, it's something to consider.

For those born in the 60's too.

From the CDC:

Live Measles Vaccine: Individuals who have documentation of receiving a live measles vaccine during the 1960s do not need to be revaccinated.​

Inactivated (Killed) Measles Vaccine or Unknown Type: Those vaccinated before 1968 with either the inactivated (killed) measles vaccine or a vaccine of unknown type should be revaccinated with at least one dose of the live attenuated measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. This recommendation is intended to ensure adequate protection, as the killed vaccine used during that period was found to be less effective.​

[Anonymous]

Should You Get a Measles Vaccine Booster?

https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/should-you-get-a-measles-vaccine-booster

Most people won’t need a booster, but you should check your vaccination status to be sure.
The good news is that most people have immunity to measles either through immunization or previous infection, Dr. Roberts says. The two MMR shots given to children is considered full immunization for life, and no additional vaccination is needed.

People born before 1957 are assumed to have immunity as well, because nearly everyone born during this period got the disease during childhood. (But health-care workers born before 1957 who don’t have proof of immunity should consider getting the vaccine.)

Older children, adolescents, and adults who have never been vaccinated for measles or aren’t sure if they have—that is, if they don’t have written documentation or other proof of immunity—should get at least one MMR shot, according to the CDC. Certain groups should get two MMR shots at least 28 days apart. The latter group includes college students, health-care workers, and women of childbearing age before they become pregnant. Anyone 6 months or older who will be traveling internationally should be fully vaccinated before they leave.

Another group at risk for measles is adults who got the vaccine prior to 1968. During that period, many children received an inactivated (killed) measles vaccine that was less effective than the live vaccine that became available later. If they got the inactivated vaccine or aren’t sure, they should be revaccinated with either one MMR shot (if low risk) or two (if high risk), Dr. Roberts says.

The CDC provides more information on how many MMR shots you may need—if you still aren’t sure, you should ask your doctor.

There are a few ways to confirm your vaccination status, including records on paper or in a database. If you don’t have records from your childhood pediatrician, your state may have an Immunization Information System (IIS). The CDC provides more information on locating vaccination records on its website.

Alternatively, you can talk to your medical provider about having an MMR immunity blood test, which can show whether you have antibodies against measles.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not worried. Recently been vaxed. This is mostly a concern for the immuno-compromised.

AND BABIES YOU IGNORANT A%%

NP. Why such explosive anger?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My elderly parents just got vaxxed (revaxxed). For those who are born before 1957 and don't have super-clear vax records, it's something to consider.

A large number of people born before 1957 would have had measles as a child. I was born six years after 1957 and had measles as a child, as did most of the kids I knew.

Are doctors suggesting now that people who had the disease as children should now get vaccinated for measles?

You can get your titers checked. They did mine when I was pregnant with my first and I was still immune to measles.

Good news from the Mayo Clinic:

“[If you were] born in 1957 or later. If you've already had measles, your body has built up its immune system to fight the infection, and you can't get measles again. Most people born or living in the U.S. before 1957 are immune to measles, simply because they've already had it”

More good news for people with very young babies:

“Babies born to women who have received the vaccine or who are already immune because they had measles are usually protected from measles for about 6 months after birth. If a child requires protection from measles before 12 months of age — for example, for foreign travel — the vaccine can be given as early as 6 months of age. But children who are vaccinated early still need to be vaccinated at the recommended ages later.”

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/measles/symptoms-causes/syc-20374857

[Anonymous]

You can sign up for a titer appointment at your local CVS minute clinic. It will measure the antibodies in your blood and tell you if you need a measles booster.

I just got mine today and it was free with my insurance. I get my results tomorrow.

Here's a link: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/services/titers-and-immunity-testing

The nurse (phlebotomist?) doing mine today said they've had a steady stream over the last week since the measles spread from TX to LA and FL. She expects even more now that it's in MD.

[Anonymous]

I’m 59. I had to check to see if I still had immunity from the vaccine I got when I was a kid. I learned that vaccines given in the years between 1963 and 1968 were withdrawn because they were deemed to be not as effective. I got my first dose in 1966 and the second in 1972. I think I’m ok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not worried. Recently been vaxed. This is mostly a concern for the immuno-compromised.

AND BABIES YOU IGNORANT A%%

NP. Why such explosive anger?

I'm not the ALLCAPS poster. But perhaps it's because anti-vax idiots are so cavalier and dismissive about the loss of life that occurs from their selfish actions...not everyone can be vaccinated. But everyone who is medically fit to be vaccinated should be vaccinated to avoid the loss of life to those who can't be vaccinated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not worried. Recently been vaxed. This is mostly a concern for the immuno-compromised.

AND BABIES YOU IGNORANT A%%

NP. Why such explosive anger?

I'm guessing because they don't want babies to die. Just a guess though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm not worried. Recently been vaxed. This is mostly a concern for the immuno-compromised.

AND BABIES YOU IGNORANT A%%

NP. Why such explosive anger?

I'm guessing because they don't want babies to die. Just a guess though.

+1 It's a good guess. I feel for all the parents of babies...it's a scary time and not everyone can afford to keep their child indoors 24/7 to avoid unvaxxed idiots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wonder why they don't say what flight this kid was on.

Because they contact those passengers directly from the flight manifest. They make a public announcement for anyone else who might have come into contact out in public but they have no way to track down.