Measles risk in the USA: Unvovated trips should urgently shift!

Measles risk in the USA: Unvovated trips should urgently shift!

Iowa, USA - The Berliner Zeitung reports on the recent updates of the US health authority CDC regarding a continuing measles outbreak in the USA. Due to the increased number of infections, the CDC has updated its travel instructions and recommends that unvaccinated people should postpone international trips.

In the United States, over 1,000 measles infections have been reported since the beginning of the year, with new outbreaks in Iowa and Nebraska. The CDC urgently warns that measles pose a constant risk worldwide. An earlier recommendation to consider alternative travel plans has now been tightened and travelers without complete vaccination protection should seriously consider shifting their travels.

serious effects and deaths

The current situation is alarming because at least three deaths, including two children, are associated with measles. About 90% of the diseases are related to outbreaks within the United States. There is an increase in cases in particular in the southwest after there has been a decline since March.

The CDC also warns of a possible new distribution wave during the upcoming travel season, which could bring about further health risks for unvaccinated people. Minister of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Despite these controversies, Kennedy now speaks for vaccinations because the experience shows that measles can be highly contagious and potentially fatal.

vaccinations and their meaning

measles are considered almost exterminated thanks to extensive vaccination programs. The CDC and health experts urge travelers to be completely vaccinated against measles before international trips. Vaccinations play a crucial role in the protection of the population and in the fight against this dangerous illness that can cause long -term damage.