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05-03-2008, 08:20 AM #1
Largest Measles Outbreak in 7 Years in the US
U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Seven Years as Kids Head to Camp
By KATE BARRETT
May 2, 2008
RSS They're getting ready to pack their bags and head to camp. But as kids prepare to share close quarters, there's something parents should know: The United States is facing its largest measles outbreak in seven years -- and measles spreads fast.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the biggest measles outbreak in seven years is under way.
After someone with measles coughs or sneezes, the virus lingers for up to two hours after that person walks away.
"The thing about measles is that it's extremely contagious," said Anne Schuchat, director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. "Somebody could get measles without ever having been in the office at the same time as the first child."
The CDC Thursday announced a series of measles outbreaks between January and April 25 that resulted in 64 measles cases in the United States -- the highest number reported in the same time period since 2001. Officials blame a spike in the number of travelers bringing measles in from Israel and Europe. Once in the United States, measles has been able to take hold because more and more people are choosing not to get vaccinated, Schuchat said.
Eleven of the U.S. residents who contracted measles were between the ages of 5 and 19 years old.
"My suggestion would be that summer camps oblige all foreign students to be immunized," said Dr. William Schaffner, chairman of the department of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University's School of Medicine in Tennessee.
As for American students spending the summer away from home? "Clearly they ought to have their immunization status completely reviewed," he said.
What to Look For
A rash, high fever, runny nose, cough and red, watery eyes are all symptoms of the measles, according to the CDC.
But for parents and camp counselors, that could look a lot like other problems as well.
Fortunately, Schnaffer said there are other distinguishing symptoms, including a "very, very characteristic" rash that starts on a person's trunk and spreads to the limbs, face and the neck. Upon closer observation, doctors also see tiny white spots on the inside of the infected person's mouth.
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05-03-2008, 09:58 AM #2After someone with measles coughs or sneezes, the virus lingers for up to two hours after that person walks away.
In public, I avoid and get away from people that are coughing! That's the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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05-03-2008, 10:04 AM #3Originally Posted by DixieIt's Time to Rescind the 14th Amendment
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05-03-2008, 10:10 AM #4
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05-03-2008, 10:56 AM #5
CNN tried to blame it on Homeschooled kids...what a bunch of idiots...I found myself screaming at the TV...that measles has come from another Country...but the will never admit from South of the Border, not from their precious illegal crowd...oh my...it must be evil home school parents or Europeans....yeah right...keep trying CNN maybe someone will believe you...if you say it long enough
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05-03-2008, 11:09 AM #6
I am surprised as many states or counties require immunization for a child to go to school. As for universities, if you are an internation student you are requierd to have immunization. Unless the schools turn a blind eye to illegals and if that is the case we really need to worry.
As for coughing, I see alot of non English speakers in South Florida coughing and I wonder if it is TB. I shop in areas where there are few of them and if I can't then I go first thing when the store opens or close to closing time.Join our efforts to Secure America's Borders and End Illegal Immigration by Joining ALIPAC's E-Mail Alerts network (CLICK HERE)
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05-03-2008, 12:45 PM #7
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05-03-2008, 11:55 PM #8
My son's 4th bithday is tomarrow and after hearing this story I'm am immediately getting his shots this week.
Do they offer shots in the 3rd world?? Parents need to be educated on vacination. I know alot of controversery around autism linked to themisol, the perservative in the shots, but it's only in flu shots now as far as all the reports I've heard.
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05-04-2008, 03:22 PM #9Originally Posted by AmericanMe
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