A measles outbreak has emerged in Texas and New Mexico, with 146 cases reported in Texas, one unvaccinated child fatalities, and 20 hospitalizations. Vaccination rates for measles remain low in California since the pandemic. The measles vaccine, which was crucial in declaring the disease eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, is highly effective, with 93% effectiveness after one dose and 97% after two doses. Health experts advocate for vaccination rates at or above 95% to prevent outbreaks, yet the challenge remains to maintain these rates consistently across communities.
One dose of the measles vaccine is estimated to be 93% effective, and in two doses 97% effective, highlighting its importance in preventing outbreaks.
Experts agree that a high vaccination rate is the best protection against the measles virus spreading, with 95% considered a safe threshold.
Measles is one of the most transmissible infectious agents we know; it can spread rapidly, making vaccination crucial for public health.
California struggled to maintain vaccination rates above the safe threshold of 95%, despite past legislation boosting vaccination compliance after a major outbreak.
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