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Quote from the letter sent by the State Surgeon General: Individuals with a history of prior infection or vaccination who have received the full series of
by lolc 3y ago
Quote from the letter sent by the State Surgeon General:
Individuals with a history of prior infection or vaccination who have received the full series of the Measles,
Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunization are 98% protected and are unlikely to contract measles. Up to 90% of
individuals without immunity will contract measles if exposed. Because of the high likelihood of infection, it is
normally recommended that children stay home until the end of the infectious period, which is currently March
7, 2024. As the epidemiological investigation continues, this date could change.
However, due to the high immunity rate in the community, as well as the burden on families and educational
cost of healthy children missing school, DOH is deferring to parents or guardians to make decisions about
school attendance. This recommendation may change as epidemiological investigations continue.
I do wonder how common it is to keep unvaccinated children in school during measles outbreaks. But this letter does not seem particularly quackerish to me.
- bb88 3y agoThe second paragraph is the key here: It is normally recommended ... However, due to the high immunity rate in the community.... The weasel words being "high immunity rate in the community". What is the immunity rate in the school? 50%? 70%? Then of course the best part is after that. Do not abruptly visit your health care provider or DOH-Broward without contacting them ahead of time. So going to school is fine, but don't send you kids to the clinic afterward... not without prior warning.