Modern_Bear t1_iwvfct0 wrote
At some point one or more kids came into contact with an unvaccinated person, either a kid who didn't get vaccinated because of bad parenting, or an unvaccinated adult who spread it to a kid/kids, who then spread it to other kids. If we have as close to 100% vaccination as possible (everyone over 12 months old in this case), stuff like this wouldn't happen. Thanks to people who think they know more about epidemiology than the epidemiologists, we can't get to that point. Making America Stupid Again.
Surly_Cynic OP t1_iwvhak8 wrote
Yes, it's possible this all started with this unvaccinated 17-month-old girl who back in June traveled to a country where measles is endemic.
Modern_Bear t1_iwvn3e9 wrote
That's pretty bad parenting to not get their kid the recommended vaccines and then go to a country where measles is common.
Surly_Cynic OP t1_iwvoboo wrote
It is frustrating that this happens. I remember reading about other outbreaks starting the same way. Also, I think even if your baby is between 6-12 months old, many healthcare providers will give your child the vaccine early if they know you're planning this kind of travel with an infant. I just don't know how much awareness of that there is with parents. There definitely needs to be better outreach and education around all of this.
meatball77 t1_iwxknfb wrote
It's even worse when you have people who are traveling internationally who don't vaccinate.
daedalis2020 t1_iwzgk9b wrote
Good news, most people I know who embrace ignorance and conspiracy theories are also completely uninterested in world travel or experiencing anything outside of the local chic-fil-a
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