Measles Affects Immune Memory

For parents who think Measles Parties are a good thing because their mothers had them 50 years ago – new studies out of Harvard have scientific evidence stating that kids who actually contract measles, LOSE THEIR BODY’S OWN IMMUNITY OVER OTHER ILLNESSES. This means that after a child gets the measles, they lose between 11% to 73% of their protective antibodies, which makes them more vulnerable and apt to contract viral and bacteria strains that they were previously immune to.

So when your kid gets measles, they will be more susceptible to the flu and even tuberculosis. Kids who do get the measles, may want to get booster shots for all previous vaccines, like Hepatitis and polio, to mitigate the effects of immune amnesia. One vaccination dose is 93% effective against measles; 2 doses is 97% effective.

Here in the US, we’ve had the largest outbreak of measles since it was declared eliminated in 2000. Why? Misinformation about the virus and social media. Please do your research and get your shots!

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