Measles spread at Disneyland
There has been nine cases of measles recorded in California and Utah, and the number is expected to rise. It is possible that the majority of the infections were spread at Disneyland. It is thought that the majority of those who became sick were not vaccinated. Two children were too young to get shots. Health officials say that three more are suspected. “If you have symptoms, and believe you may have been exposed, please contact your healthcare provider,” California state health officer Ron Chapman said. He added, “The best way to prevent measles and its spread is to get vaccinated.”
People can spread measles through just simply coughing or sneezing because it is highly contagious. If you have not had the infection or have not been vaccinated, you have a 90% chance of coming down with it. The majority of the American population has been vaccinated. Though no vaccine is 100% effective. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest vaccination at 12-18 months of age. It is possible that those suspected to have caught the disease have been under the age of 12 months.
