After another measles case in Georgia, Emory physician urges everyone to check their vaccination status
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in a baby too young to receive the routine measles vaccination, and the measles vaccine is 93-95% effective in preventing serious illness after one dose, with two doses providing 97-98% protection.
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