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Measles Alert
February 22, 2019
Brian S. McGrath
DOCTOR’S ORDERS The vaccine known as MMR can give lifelong protection against measles.
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People in Washington and Oregon are rushing to get a vaccine that can
protect them from the measles virus. About 4,500 people in Clark County,
Washington, were vaccinated between January 13 and February 2.
Why the concern? Washington and Oregon have seen a measles outbreak.
More than 50 people were infected, most of them children.
Measles is a virus that lives in the nose and throat. Illness starts with cold-
like symptoms, followed by a rash. The virus can spread to others through
coughing and sneezing. This makes it highly contagious. If one person has
measles, 90% of the people close by will become infected if they have not
been immunized.
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In 17 states, the law lets parents choose not to have a child vaccinated for
an unspeciYed personal reason. Washington lawmakers are reviewing their
state’s law.
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