
04/23/2025
I've heard many people say that they had measles when they were younger and they were just fine and I absolutely believe them. I have many family members that did get measles. No one is saying that measles is going to kill everyone. What we know about measles is that it is highly infectious, requiring a higher level of care than conditions like the cold or the common flu and it is particularly dangerous for infants. Yes, you might've had measles when you were 10 years old back in 1962, but you were 10. I'm concerned about a six month old being exposed to it now and someone losing their child. The vaccine is safe and effective and I encourage all of my patients to get this important vaccination.