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Mumps Outbreak Spreads Across the Nation

Back in January, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it was getting involved with a large outbreak of mumps in Washington state. At the time, it was uncertain if the problem was isolated to the region. It’s now becoming clear that the uptick of infections is occurring across the United States.

Almost every state has at least a couple of cases of the mumps reported to the CDC this year. Arkansas has been hit by more than 300 cases and as of March 4th, there have been 1,242 known cases nationwide.

The figures are disconcerting for the CDC, in part, because it shows that the explosion of infections that occurred in 2016 are continuing into the new year. Fluctuations in the number of infections are common but last year saw the highest rate in a decade with 5,311 incidents reported.

Before the widespread availability of the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella), around 186,000 cases of mumps were reported each year. Since then, the number has plunged to around 1,000 annual cases. This was in part because of a successful campaign in 1993 to increase awareness of the need for vaccination.

Health researchers aren’t entirely sure what’s to blame for the increasing number of cases. A 2010 study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases points to possibilities like individual immunity waning and high population density in communal living in some areas. Generally, the disease hits younger people and students the hardest because of its ability to spread in classrooms. But the rise in popularity of a debunked study study that linked autism to vaccines has many fearing that cases are increasing because people are electing to forego vaccination.

The CDC has concluded that vaccinations are safe but celebrities like Jenny McCarthy still insist that they are dangerous despite the overwhelming scientific consensus. That’s not just a problem when it comes to spreading mumps, which is largely non-fatal. The vaccine also covers measles which is deadly and has also seen a rise in cases in the U.S. despite the fact that it is highly preventable.

While overall vaccination rates remain high (around 90 percent) the problem comes from the fact that outbreaks tend to occur in communities where anti-vaccination sentiments have taken hold. The population in general benefits from “herd-immunity.” The MMR vaccine is not 100% effective but those who aren’t properly immunized tend to be fine because they don’t come in contact with the diseases. That doesn’t work when communities decide they don’t want to vaccinate their children. A 2015 study by Pew Research found that a majority of those who delay or avoid vaccines are white, well-educated and have high incomes. According to the CDC, the majority of cases of measles in the U.S. involved people who had not been vaccinated. This is an especially bothersome problem because as a nation we’d essentially eliminated measles back in 2000.

Camille Sabella, director of Cleveland Clinic Children’s Center for Pediatric Infectious Diseases tells USA Today, “The most important thing is to be sure your child has two dosages of MMR and ... common sense things, washing your hands well and trying to stay away from individuals who may be obviously ill, not sharing drinks, cups.”

http://gizmodo.com/mumps-outbreak-spreads-across-the-nation-1793186134

These anti-vaxxer idiots not only endanger their children but other people's children, elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
 
Same old, same old with the usual BS.

I've had some tell me herd immunity is fine enough without 'injecting my kids'. They ignore me when I ask what happens when 50% of the herd doesn't get the shots.
 
This book is full of credible anti vaccine evidence

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I despise anti-vaxxers. It's the crowning example of first world privilege and anti-intellectualism in our country, and it kills children.
 
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/...uline-hansons-wa-senator-hospitalised-measles



One Nation leader Pauline Hanson last weekend posted a photo of herself and newly confirmed Western Australia Senator Peter Georgiou in hospital after Mr Georgiou contracted measles in Bali.

"Isn't it ironic," Senator Hanson wrote on Facebook.

"Our new Western Australian senator has caught measles in Bali after I caught foot in mouth earlier this week."

In comments branded "crazy" by health experts, Senator Hanson earlier this month appeared to voice anti-vaccination sentiments, casting doubt on the effectiveness of vaccines, urging parents to do their own research and accusing the government of blackmailing parents with its 'no jab, no pay' policy.

Senator Hanson later backtracked on part of her comments suggesting that parents should have their children tested to see if they were allergic to vaccines.

"OK, I admit I was wrong with that," she said.

Mr Georgiou was confirmed as the federal One Nation senator for Western Australia last week.

He fills a vacancy left by his brother-in-law, Rod Culleton, whose election was invalidated when the High Court determined he was bankrupt.

After threatening to be a disruptive force in last Saturday's West Australian election, One Nation's results ultimately fell short of expectations - receiving just 4.7 per cent of first preferences on current counts.

The Nationals received 5.4 per and the Greens received 8.5 per cent.

Senator Hanson has since said she regrets a preference deal with the Liberals ahead of the WA vote - a political manoeuver which ultimately brought political pain for both sides.

"I won't be making the same mistake twice," she said on her Facebook account.
 

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