Data shows 85% of those infected in the state have been not vaccinated against measles as dozens are hospitalized

Utah has emerged as a major center of measles infections in the US, as an outbreak that has been building for some time continues to expand.

State officials reported a total of 602 measles cases on Wednesday tied to an outbreak that started last year and is still ongoing, including 19 newly identified infections, according to the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (Cidrap). Recent exposures have been reported at several preschools and elementary schools.

About one-third of those infected have experienced symptoms severe enough to require visits to emergency rooms, reported the New York Times, largely due to intense dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea.

Out of the 602 total cases, 405 have occurred since the beginning of this year, with 75 reported in just the last three weeks. So far, 49 individuals have needed hospitalization. A significant majority of those infected – 513 people, or 85% – were not vaccinated against measles.

  • Drusas@fedia.io
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    2 days ago

    We shouldn’t let people in planes without proof of vaccination or a doctor’s note explaining why they cannot be vaccinated.

      • Drusas@fedia.io
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        15 hours ago

        You can get a titer if you don’t know your vaccination status. That’s just a small blood draw and they check for antibodies to whatever vaccination you aren’t sure you have had.

        For most vaccinations, there’s no particular reason not to get an extra booster. So you don’t necessarily have to get a titer first.

      • Tollana1234567@lemmy.today
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        15 hours ago

        yes, did you have insurance BEFORE, it should be on you vaccination page on your insurance online portal, but might difficult if you switch around different insurance. you would have to request the records from the previous insurance.

        easier way is to have your doctor in your current provider to request from the other health provider, they can do it automatically for you. usually its reported to the govt when you get certain vaccinations likE MMR, polio, varicella,etc.