EXPLAINED: Should adults get a measles booster shot?
Unvaccinated individuals have been the focus of attention during this year’s measles outbreaks. A record 704 cases of the illness have been confirmed in 22 states so far in 2019, and the CDC says the majority of those diagnoses have been in unvaccinated people. Health officials have repeatedly warned nearly everyone to get the shot if they haven’t already — sometimes threatening fines for those who refuse.
How effective is the measles vaccine? Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, unless they have specific allergies or prohibitive medical conditions. The first dose should be administered between 12 and 15 months, the CDC says, while the second should be given to kids ages four through six.
Who needs a measles booster shot? The vast majority of people who get two doses of the measles vaccine are protected for life and do not need a booster shot, Schaffner says.
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