Measles outbreak at Disneyland linked to non-vaccinations [View all]
Source: CBS News
Health officials fear thousands may have been exposed to the measles at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure last month. Most of those who got the disease were not vaccinated against it.
With tens of thousands of visitors from around the world -- in close contact -- every day, the "Happiest Place on Earth" was an ideal place for the highly contagious disease to spread, according to epidemiologist, Dr. Mark Zahn.....
Measles infections in the U.S. skyrocketed last year, with 610 cases reported. That's the highest number since 2000, when the disease that causes a rash, high fever and red, watery eyes was considered to have been eliminated. The CDC says the increase is tied to a decline in child vaccinations.....
The CDC says the risk of a serious allergic reaction to vaccines is less than one in a million. Still, when CBS News spoke to Dr. Sears last summer, he said half of his patients choose not to vaccinate.
Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/measles-outbreak-at-disneyland-linked-to-non-vaccinations/
I hope this story gets a lot of attention, those who chose to listen to anti-vaxers need to be hearing this.
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