Measles outbreak in New Mexico spreads to Texas

I recently read that my state, New Mexico, had more cases of measles diagnosed in 2024 than the entire US reported in 2023.

I understand that some are afraid of vaccinations. I was born in a time when vaccinations were not yet available for some diseases. As a toddler, I had a close brush with death from polio. My brother was deaf in one ear due to mumps, so I have a different perspective.

If you are a parent who fears vaccination, I implore you to discuss the issue with a pediatrician. Reconsider.

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ElwoodBlues · M

Measles is a master spreader. It can persist in a room for up to two hours after an infected person leaves; depending on how much coughing and sneezing had been done.

According to epidemiologists, herd immunity against measles requires about 95% of a population to be vaccinated. This takes into account the fact that the measles vaccine, for whatever reason, leaves 2% or 3% of people not fully protected.