Measles and vaccinations are at the center of a national debate as more than 100 people have been diagnosed in the U.S. with measles since January 1, 2015. It is cited that the current outbreak of the highly contagious virus originated at California’s Disneyland and has since spread to more than 14 states across the country. The virus, which can have life-damaging side effects and sometimes even lead to death, is preventable by vaccination with the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine, which became available in 1963.
Dyanne Westerberg, DO, FAAFP, Chief and Chair of Department of Family and Community Medicine at Cooper University Health Care, talked with Talk Radio 1210 host Gary R’nel about measles and prevention through vaccination. She also discussed research into the safety of the MMR vaccine during the February 3, 2015, broadcast.
Listen to the podcast of Dr. Westerberg’s in-depth discussion with Gary R’nel here.
Review the CDC’s recommendation about the MMR vaccine here.