Too young for the MMR shot, babies become ‘sitting ducks’ in measles outbreaks - AP News
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Babies too young for the MMR vaccine are vulnerable to measles outbreaks, becoming "sitting ducks."
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Unvaccinated infants face increased health risks during measles outbreaks, underscoring the importance of broader community vaccination rates.
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Babies too young to receive the MMR vaccine are increasingly vulnerable during measles outbreaks, according to AP News. These infants, lacking immunity, are described as "sitting ducks" due to their inability to be vaccinated. This situation highlights a critical public health concern as measles cases rise, leaving the youngest population unprotected. The vulnerability of these babies underscores the importance of herd immunity provided by broader vaccination rates to prevent disease spread.
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