Many cases reported in the United States this year were linked to international travel, according to the C.D.C., as travel destinations such as Britain, Austria and the Philippines have had outbreaks. Many of the people in the United States who have been infected have been unvaccinated children age 12 months and older.

  • @orangeNgreen@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    For what it’s worth, babies under 12 months are not typically given the measles vaccine. We specifically asked our doctor if we could get our 9 month old vaccinated early in light of the outbreak. They wouldn’t do it.

    • magnetosphere
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      69 months ago

      Asking about it shows that you accept science and give a damn. More parents should follow your example!

    • @cybersandwich@lemmy.world
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      Yea, our 1 year old just got her first MMR shot. I think it’s a series though so she may only be partially protected at this point.

      It’s really fucking infuriating that this is a thing at all in 2024.