Diseases such as polio and diphtheria might be rare in our country due to vaccination, but they still exist in other parts of the world. “It just takes one unimmunized traveler to bring a disease home from another country,” says Eileen Yamada, MD, public health medical officer with the California Department of Public Health Immunization Branch.
“If immunization levels drop, the rare cases we have in America could very quickly multiply, putting our children in danger.” If too many individuals skip vaccines, it can actually lead to outbreaks of dangerous and once-rare infections like whooping cough and measles.
For example, last year, there were nearly 1,300 measles cases in the U.S., the largest number of cases since 1992. The vast majority of cases were in unvaccinated individuals in an outbreak in New York state, although cases were seen in 31 states.
Plus, some individuals, such as cancer patients and newborns, can’t get vaccines because of their conditions, so making sure you get yourself immunized protects not only you but others in your community, Dr. Fisher says.
Water constitutes more than 60% of our body. It's absolutely essential in our lives, and… Read More
The more baby boomers mature, they have to put up with the challenges of aging.… Read More
There are times when we receive an unpleasant surprise from an alarming symptom, such as… Read More
Lung disease is the general term used to describe several disorders, such as airway diseases,… Read More
After two long years, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt our lives. Even though we’ve… Read More
Alongside the major concern regarding the spreading of the virus, there is another risk about… Read More