Too young for the MMR shot, babies become 'sitting ducks' in measles outbreaks
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A measles outbreak in South Carolina has highlighted the vulnerability of babies too young to be vaccinated, who rely on herd immunity to protect them from the disease. With vaccination rates dropping, doctors and parents are growing increasingly concerned about the risk of measles spreading and the potential consequences for young children.
A measles outbreak in South Carolina has put babies at risk. Since they are too young for the MMR vaccine, they rely on herd immunity. The outbreak has slowed, but measles is spreading in many states. Doctors are offering early MMR doses to protect infants. The US is on the verge of losing its status as a country that has eliminated measles.
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