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I’m fully vaccinated against measles. What should I know?

Can I transmit the virus? Does vaccine protection wane? Does my child get antibodies?

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Katelyn Jetelina
Jan 30, 2024
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Measles continues to pepper the news:

  • A new outbreak in Georgia 

  • Report last week of a 45-fold rise in measles in Europe

  • CDC released a national alert for physicians to keep an eye out for cases 

I am getting a lot of questions! Here’s what you need to know if you’re fully vaccinated.

Can I get measles if I’m fully vaccinated?

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