Dr. Ana Montanez, a Lubbock pediatrician, faces challenging conversations with families amidst a West Texas measles outbreak. With low childhood vaccination rates in Gaines County, concerned parents express fears regarding their unvaccinated toddlers, particularly those too young for vaccination. Montanez advises parents to ensure that anyone near their infants is vaccinated, yet understands the difficulties of their situations, especially for those needing to work. The article highlights the ongoing challenges in addressing vaccine hesitancy and maintaining public health in vulnerable communities.
Dr. Ana Montanez highlights the difficult conversations she has with families, particularly regarding the vaccination of their toddlers during the ongoing West Texas measles outbreak.
The pediatrician stresses the urgency of getting vaccinated to protect vulnerable infants under 6 months old, addressing fears stemming from the area's low vaccination rates.
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