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Get Up to Date on Measles, Other Vaccines During National Immunization Awareness Month

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Get Up to Date on Measles, Other Vaccines During National Immunization Awareness Month

The return to school coincides with National Immunization Awareness Month in August, highlighting the importance and benefits of vaccinations for everyone, particularly school-age children. 

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Vaccines and boosters are recommended at different stages in life to keep your immune system strong. Now is a great time to contact your healthcare provider and ensure you are up to date with your vaccines. If you do not have a healthcare provider, you can call 2-1-1 San Diego to find a healthcare provider near you.

About Vaccine Recommendations

  • Children and teens need vaccines to protect from disease exposure while playing sports or being active at school. Vaccines are also required to attend most schools in California. HPV Vaccine Week, unofficially the first week in August, reminds us to promote the human papillomavirus vaccination in adolescents.
  • Infants cannot fight diseases on their own. They need vaccines at birth, 2, 4, 6, and 12-15 months. Once fully vaccinated, infants are protected from 14 serious diseases. Some vaccines require multiple doses to build immunity. Young children ages 2-6 should receive additional vaccines for the best protection.
  • Vaccines are recommended for pregnant women to provide immunity and protection for the mother and her baby from diseases during pregnancy and after birth.
  • Vaccines and boosters are needed for adults to keep them protected as vaccines wear off over time. Additional vaccines may also be recommended based on a person’s job, lifestyle, or travel plans.
  • Older adults struggle to fight off infections and are more likely to get sick. They may also have health conditions that increase their risk. Vaccines help increase immunity to help keep them healthy.

About Measles

In August, San Diego County confirmed its first case of measles this year in an unvaccinated individual who had recently traveled overseas.

Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects the respiratory tract and then spreads throughout the body. It begins with a fever that lasts for a few days followed by a cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and a rash that typically appears first on the face then the rest of the body. Measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years old.

The best way to prevent measles is with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

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