Who should get a measles vaccine? Here's what the recommendations are. Seth Jacobson, USA TODAY NETWORK - New England. Fri, ... when the first measles vaccine was approved - and 1967.

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Kennedy’s decision to replace ACIP wholesale and the comments he has made about deviating from standard vaccine policymaking ...

Last week, I explained why it matters if the United States were to lose its status of having eliminated measles. That ...

"CDC considers people who received two doses of measles vaccine as children according to the U.S. vaccination schedule protected for life, ... Due to the change in recommendations, ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health will discuss the rise in measles cases and provide tips on how to protect oneself ...

Measles-containing vaccines can lead to immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) within six weeks post-vaccination; however, the absolute risk is low (2.6 cases per 100,000 vaccine doses).

Per CDC guidelines, children should get two doses of the MMR vaccine, with the first dose being administered between 12 and 15 months of age, and the second between four and six years of age.

The AAP suggests the following strategies to help overcome vaccine hesitancy: Strong recommendations: ... Access free, up-to-date clinical references for improving vaccination for measles.