I’m a primary care pediatrician practicing in Pennsylvania. Nearly every day, I hear from parents who say: “I’m scared. How can I protect my baby from measles?” With more than 1,300 reported cases in my state, 33% in children, the threat of measles in my community no longer feels hypothetical. It’s created a stark divide: Some parents are eager to get their child protected as early as possible, while others wonder if we are overly panicked. As a pediatrician, it is dizzying to have a family clamoring for the MMR vaccine in one room while the room next door adamantly opposes vaccination. During this measles outbreak, my colleagues and I find ourselves trying to avoid unnecessary panic about routine childhood illness, while keeping careful watch for real cases. As a result, health care and child care providers alike need to be re-educated on measles. Read the rest…
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