The measles outbreak in central Ohio that left 85 children infected has officially been declared over, Columbus Public Health announced. 80 of the 85 children infected were unvaccinated.
anybody who either had measles at some point in their life or who has received two doses of the MMR vaccine is protected against measles.estimated 3 to 4 million people were infected
One dose of the measles vaccine is 93% effective at preventing infection if exposed to the virus. Two doses are 97% effective.to receive their first dose between 12 and 15 months old and their second dose between ages 4 and 6.published in January, during the 2021-22 school year, 88.3% of kindergartners in Ohio had received two doses of the MMR vaccine, less than the national average of 93%.
Illustration of measles virus infection showing giant multinucleated cells seen during microscopy of biopsy specimens, known as Warthin-Finkeldey giant cells.Newman said CPH spent a great deal on the ground working with community partners and pediatricians to get the MMR vaccine out into the community, as well as educate on the importance of vaccination, in response to the outbreak.
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