Denver Health experts answer questions about who can get the measles vaccine
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The most transmissible infectious disease is now in Colorado. The first case of measles has been confirmed in Pueblo. Health officials are urging everyone to take this disease seriously and get vaccinated. On Tuesday, Grisel Gonzales brought her six-year-old son to get vaccinated at Denver Health's pop-up clinic at Joe Shoemaker School in Denver.
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Main Idea: Denver Health is answering rising measles concerns in Colorado by offering vaccine clinics and guidance on who should get immunized.
Key Points:
- The first measles case in Colorado was confirmed in Pueblo, and health officials are urging people to get vaccinated.
- Denver Health has seen more calls about the measles and is holding a pop-up clinic to make vaccines easier to get.
- McKenzie Johnson said the MMR vaccine is usually given at 12 to 18 months and again at 4 to 6 years, and it is highly effective after one or two doses.
- Johnson said adults may need different guidance based on age and vaccine history, and people who are pregnant or immunocompromised should talk to a doctor.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
More measles cases can spread fast in schools and workplaces, causing illness, missed days, and higher medical costs if people are not vaccinated.
Positive Impact
Denver Health’s pop-up clinics and vaccine guidance can help families get protected more easily and lower the chance of an outbreak.
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Central health system operating the pop-up vaccination clinic and providing the expertise discussed in the article.
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Parent quoted about bringing her son to the clinic; a meaningful supporting voice but not the main subject.
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