(Savannah Pediatricians) Moon River Pediatrics on Measles in Georgia
Moon River Pediatrics in Savannah
Below is a guest post from Moon River Pediatrics in Savannah.
Find the five facts about measles on Moon River Pediatrics’ Facebook page here.
“The resurgence of measles in the United States, particularly with new cases emerging in Georgia, highlights a pressing public health concern largely fueled by vaccine misinformation.
Measles, a highly contagious disease, can lead to severe health complications, yet it is entirely preventable through vaccination. Herd immunity, which requires at least 95% of the population to be vaccinated, is crucial in halting the spread of this virus.
Unfortunately, the vaccination rate among school-age children in Georgia has dropped to 88% for the 2023-2024 school year, well below the threshold needed for effective herd immunity.
Moon River Pediatrics’ goal is to provide a better understanding of the importance of vaccines and prevent the spread of preventable disease like measles.
See Five Facts About Measles here.
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