Last
week, the New York City Department of Health announced that it is investigating an outbreak of measles in
northern Manhattan and the Bronx. By March 7, the NYC DOH had identified 16
cases — seven adults and nine pediatric cases. According to a story on the Daily Beast, other large metropolitan
areas, Boston for example, have seen similar occurrences.
Measles
is a highly contagious viral disease that is spread by airborne droplets.
People with the disease are contagious for several days before and after the
characteristic diffuse skin rash develops. Besides the rash, a sufferer can
have high fevers, cough, red eyes and a runny nose. The rash typically occurs
first on the face, then spreads down the body. Although the rash is the most
obvious symptom, the measles virus can have much more serious effects.
Approximately one in three people with measles develop serious complications
such as pneumonia, miscarriage, brain inflammation, and even death.
What
should you do? Be sure you and those you’re close to get vaccinated……To Read More…
My
Take -
This isn't going to get better since so many celebrity loons are promoting
the idea that MMR vaccinations are dangerous. As a society we have to stop
giving more credibility to celebrity loons like Jenny McCarthy and Oprah
Winfrey than we do medical personnel and public health officials. We have more
than enough historical background to come to the right conclusion. Of course any public official become corrupted,
but they have to pay for any corrupt recommendations. What penalty do celebrities pay for being
wrong? Celebrities should be ignored for
their opinions on public policy or health matters. Will that happen? Not likely.
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