Measles is back – and for parents, that’s reason for concern. A growing measles outbreak in South Carolina highlights a troubling trend: A virus once nearly eliminated in the U.S. is resurging as vaccination rates decline. Measles spreads easily and can cause serious complications, especially in young children. According to pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. […]
What parents need to know about measles
Many parents think of measles as an old-time disease, and that’s true. Measles was a common childhood disease decades ago, but it is rare today in this country thanks to a vaccine. However, millions of measles cases happen worldwide every year. Measles has made a comeback in recent years due to immunization levels dropping in […]
