Over 30? You Might Not Be Protected From Measles
The U.S. is dealing with a measles outbreak, with nearly 500 cases confirmed already this year. And people over 30 might be at risk of contracting the disease even if…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JANUARY 22: Simone Groper receives a flu shot at a Walgreens phramacy on January 22, 2018 in San Francisco, California. A strong strain of H3N2 influenza has claimed the lives of 74 Californians under the age of 65 since the flu season began in October of last year. People are being encouraged to get flu shots even through the vaccine has been only 30% effective in combating the influenza. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)The U.S. is dealing with a measles outbreak, with nearly 500 cases confirmed already this year.
And people over 30 might be at risk of contracting the disease even if they've been vaccinated.
Between 1957 and 1989 , the CDC recommended only one shot of the MMR vaccine, before changing it to two shots in 1989. As a result, people between the ages of 30 and 62 might not be fully protected.
The CDC says most cases of measles involve people who were unvaccinated. But if you fall into that age category, check your medical records and consult with a doctor to see if you need better protection.
