03/27/2025
**🚨 Important Update: Measles Outbreak Alert 🚨**
Hello, wonderful community!
We want to keep you informed about the recent measles outbreak affecting several states, including Texas, Kansas, and Ohio. Measles is a highly contagious virus that can cause serious health complications, especially in young children and unvaccinated individuals.
**Key Facts:**
- **Symptoms**: High fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a characteristic red rash that usually starts on the face and spreads.
- **Transmission**: Measles spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can linger in the air for up to two hours.
- **Prevention**: The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is through vaccination. The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is safe and highly effective.
**MMR Vaccine Schedule:**
- **First Dose**: Given at 12 to 15 months of age.
- **Second Dose**: Given at 4 to 6 years of age
**Effectiveness**:
- **One Dose**: 93% effective against measles.
- **Two Doses**: 97% effective against measles
**What You Can Do:**
1. **Check Vaccination Status**: Ensure that you and your family members are up-to-date with the MMR vaccine.
2. **Stay Informed**: Follow updates from reliable sources like the CDC and your local health department.
3. **Seek Medical Advice**: If you or someone you know shows symptoms of measles, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Let's work together to keep our community safe and healthy. Share this information with your friends and family to spread awareness. 💉❤️
Stay safe and stay healthy.
