When vaccination rates fall below 95 percent, we know that a community is more at risk for an outbreak of spreading disease.” She says the measles vaccine, more than six deca
Health experts say low vaccination rates are fueling outbreaks of the contagious disease that was considered to be eliminated 25 years ago.
Measles, a highly contagious airborne disease, can lead to severe health issues like blindness and pneumonia, with young children being most affected due to declining vaccination rates.
For most people, the MMR vaccine should provide a lifetime of immunity but the CDC said some people should get a booster.