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Measles Vaccines are More Important than Ever Amid New Outbreaks
By IRIS BOROWSKY, MD, PHD and MARY O’DONNELL, DNP, APRN, CNP Iris Borowsky, MD, PHD (left) and Mary O’Donnell, DNP, APRN, CNP (right) are long-time pediatric health care professionals at CUHCC. Measles is a highly contagious illness that spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. This year, over 200 cases have been reported in the U.S., primarily among young children. Of those infected, about 17% have been hospitalized, and two unvaccinated people–a school-aged child and an adult–have died. While Minnesota has not reported any cases so far in 2025, measles could still appear in our community. With outbreaks making headlines, many people have questions about the disease and how to protect themselves. About measlesSymptoms typically appear 7-14 days after exposure and begin with a high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. A few days later, a red rash develops, starting on the face and spreading downward. Measles can [...]
