Tag Archives: Measles

For the people who believe that Measles is not dangerous…

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Dr. C

I present the heartbreaking data coming in from Bangladesh. There has been an extensive outbreak in a remote village, where 88 children were infected with measles. Of those, 53 required hospitalization and nine children have died. The outbreak started just … Continue reading →

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Herd immunity and vaccine problems.

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Dr. C

I know I post about this all the time, but it impacts our lives in so many ways. Vaccines help protect the helpless. Children under the age of one year old are too young to be vaccinated by the MMR … Continue reading →

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Let’s follow the tracks…

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Dr. C

They are bracing for a possible outbreak of measles in Queensland, Australia. Why? A man walked into a hospital in Brisbane on Wednesday the 26th with symptoms of measles. Symptoms of measles from the CDC: Measles causes fever, runny nose, … Continue reading →

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Measles can kill

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Dr. C

Because of the efficacy of the MMR vaccine (Measles/Mumps/Rubella), people in this country have forgotten how devastating an infection with measles can be. According to the CDC: About one out of 10 children with measles also gets an ear infection, and up to … Continue reading →

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