Regarding the typical death rate of 3 in 1,000, what is the break-down by age? It seems to me that the unvaccinated in the US are overwhelmingly a cohort of young children. Are not young children among the most vulnerable to severe outcomes from measles? I suspect underreporting as well, but I also wonder if the current anti-vax era = a particularly susceptible cohort.
In general that refers to children as it was typical prior to vaccination that most children would get measles before the age of 5. It's a good question, I'm not sure what the mortality rate would be in older unvaccinated adults, likely higher.
“For centuries, humanity waged war to eradicate us, but you, dear Trump supporter, have done everything in your power to welcome us back. You have gutted public health infrastructure, sabotaged disease research, and convinced yourselves that modern medicine is a plot against you. Truly, it is rare to find a species so deliberately self-destructive, and for that, I must extend my deepest appreciation.”
Most of the recommendations for lifelong immunity are based on being born before 1957- what about people like me who were born in February of 1957? I remember having the mumps but not measles. Should I assume I am immune or get a titer test?
I don’t give medical advice but in some areas where outbreaks are occurring, it is being recommended that infants get their first dose early (6 months). Ask your pediatrician if this is a good option. Beyond that, minimizing exposure to the outside world and people who haven’t been vaccinated if possible.
Having measles is generally thought to give you life-long immunity though people are now living much longer. If in doubt and you have possible exposure risk or are immunocompromised, ask your primary care provider at your next visit. Unfortunately, I think we will start to learn more about the duration of protection for vaccination and prior infection in older adults if these outbreaks grow. Masking will help reduce viral load exposure, so if there is an outbreak in your area this might be another relatively inexpensive way to reduce virus exposure.
5 cases now here in IN, Northeastern part only. So far.
It’s continuing to rise unfortunately
Regarding the typical death rate of 3 in 1,000, what is the break-down by age? It seems to me that the unvaccinated in the US are overwhelmingly a cohort of young children. Are not young children among the most vulnerable to severe outcomes from measles? I suspect underreporting as well, but I also wonder if the current anti-vax era = a particularly susceptible cohort.
Thank you for your very good work.
In general that refers to children as it was typical prior to vaccination that most children would get measles before the age of 5. It's a good question, I'm not sure what the mortality rate would be in older unvaccinated adults, likely higher.
Thank you, tha you give us information.
“For centuries, humanity waged war to eradicate us, but you, dear Trump supporter, have done everything in your power to welcome us back. You have gutted public health infrastructure, sabotaged disease research, and convinced yourselves that modern medicine is a plot against you. Truly, it is rare to find a species so deliberately self-destructive, and for that, I must extend my deepest appreciation.”
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Most of the recommendations for lifelong immunity are based on being born before 1957- what about people like me who were born in February of 1957? I remember having the mumps but not measles. Should I assume I am immune or get a titer test?
We just had our son January 1st and I’m curious what are the best ways you would recommend to help him since we have to wait until he’s 1 year old.
I don’t give medical advice but in some areas where outbreaks are occurring, it is being recommended that infants get their first dose early (6 months). Ask your pediatrician if this is a good option. Beyond that, minimizing exposure to the outside world and people who haven’t been vaccinated if possible.
If it continues to spread, could the measles variant change? Like it did with Covid? And then the vaccines effectiveness could be effected?
So easily vaccinated against until the attorney became in-charge of it. Pathetic that children are dying of this disease.
First case confirmed on Oahu in an unvaccinated child that travelled internationally.
I’m 72, had measles as a child. So do I have the proper immunity? I know I can get my immunity checked but I don’t think ins will cover that.
Having measles is generally thought to give you life-long immunity though people are now living much longer. If in doubt and you have possible exposure risk or are immunocompromised, ask your primary care provider at your next visit. Unfortunately, I think we will start to learn more about the duration of protection for vaccination and prior infection in older adults if these outbreaks grow. Masking will help reduce viral load exposure, so if there is an outbreak in your area this might be another relatively inexpensive way to reduce virus exposure.
And I just lost 1K in 5 days
in my meager investment portfolio so every buck counts!