Measles Outbreak

CMG is committed to vaccinating all those ages 1 and older with their 1st dose of MMRV who have yet to receive it.   The CDC has NOT at this time recommended children to receive the 2nd dose before the recommended age of 4.

Q: How effective is the measles vaccine?

A: The measles vaccine is very effective. One dose of measles vaccine is about 93% effective at preventing measles if exposed to the virus and two doses is about 97% effective.

Q: Why have there been more measles cases in the United States in recent years?

A: In 2008, 2011, 2013 and 2014, there were more reported measles cases compared with previous years. CDC experts attribute this to:

• more measles cases than usual in some countries to which Americans often travel (such as England, France, Germany, India, the Philippines and Vietnam), and therefore more measles cases coming into the US, and/or
• more spreading of measles in U.S. communities with pockets of unvaccinated people.

FAQ regarding Measles in the U.S. from the CDC website

Info on Measles from CDC website

Info on Measles from IDPH website

Info on Measles from HealthyChildren.org

Statement from the President of the American Academy of Pediatrics