Measles

Measles are back in the news, so we have compiled relevant posts.

The CDC page, Measles Cases and Outbreaks, and Texas Department of Health & Human Services where the most recent outbreak is largest,

How is this possible? Decades of Christian Science lobbying made it possible for people to easily obtain religious and philosophical exemptions. CHILD has more details: Belief exemptions from immunization and screening. Religious exemptions and philosophical beliefs do not work against measles.

Christian Scientists at the Principal Schools have been used in CDC studies about measles in unvaccinated communities. CDC Studies & The Principia Schools/College, and more articles The Principia & The Measles

People share first hand experiences of measles, and other vaccine-preventable diseases: I never received childhood vaccinations. The 1989 outbreak, and the 1985 outbreak

Measles are a vaccine-preventable disease, so talk to your doctor. How to get vaccinated as an adult - How to get Vaccinated, and Ask a Nurse: Getting Vaccinated for Polio as an Adult