Health authorities confirmed the fact the death of the baby due to measles in Wisconsinnotes It’s the first disease-related death in the state since 1990. The incident occurred against the background of a critical resurgence of the disease in the United States.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WDHS) noted This year, 431 measles cases were registered in 13 provinces. Officials detailed that 428 of these infections involved unvaccinated people.
In addition, the country as a whole is facing one of the worst epidemics in decades More than 4,800 cases in 47 states by the end of October. That same week, New York State reported its first measles death in 30 years.
Skepticism against vaccines has led to various epidemics
Although measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, it is on the rise vaccine skepticism led to a return of local outbreaks. Therefore, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is considering meeting to assess whether the country should lose this public health distinction.
Experts repeat it two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine offer About 97% efficiency and is the main means of preventing serious complications such as pneumonia or encephalitis.
The recommended vaccination schedule for measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR: Measles, rubella and mumps) is mainly divided into two doses to ensure long-term immunity. Depending on the official schedule of the country or region, the time varies slightly.
In the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend it. first dose at 12-15 months, second dose at 4-6 years.