How to protect yourself from a forgotten disease now coming across the border
Physicians witness first hand how infectious diseases can spread more easily now
M.D. By Nicole Saphier, M.D. Fox News
Published March 15, 2024 5:00am EDT
As a physician, witnessing the resurgence of measles in the United States has been deeply concerning. Once considered eradicated in the country, measles has made a startling comeback in recent years, most recently in the heavily crowded migrant shelters of Chicago and other small pockets in the United States. The uptick in cases no doubt is fueled by a combination of factors ranging from vaccine hesitancy to congregation of people with low immunization coverage.
As both a physician and a mother of young children, my perspective on this issue is twofold, blending medical expertise with maternal instinct.
From a medical standpoint, the resurgence of measles underscores the critical importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Measles is highly contagious, with the virus capable of surviving in the air and on surfaces for several hours, making containment efforts challenging.
As a physician, I have witnessed the devastating consequences of measles firsthand. Complications of measles can range from mild, such as ear infections, to severe, including pneumonia, encephalitis, and even death.
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