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Measles Outbreak: Does the Vaccine Received 20 to 50 Years Ago Still Work?

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Ridgewood NJ, the number of measles cases reported this year in the U.S. is already equal to the total for all of 2023, prompting federal health officials to alert doctors and public health officials to possible outbreaks in their communities. So far only 58 cases have been reported across 17 states, including one in Camden County in New Jersey.


In recent years, measles outbreaks have become a growing concern, sparking debates about the effectiveness of vaccines, particularly those administered several decades ago. With measles being a highly contagious viral infection, understanding the longevity of vaccine immunity is crucial in combating outbreaks and protecting public health. In this blog post, we’ll explore whether the measles vaccine received 20 to 50 years ago still provides adequate protection.

The measles vaccine, typically administered as part of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, has been instrumental in reducing the incidence of measles worldwide. The vaccine works by stimulating the body’s immune system to produce antibodies against the measles virus, providing immunity to future infections. Most individuals receive two doses of the MMR vaccine during childhood, with the first dose given around the age of 12 to 15 months and the second dose between ages 4 and 6.

Studies have shown that the measles vaccine provides long-lasting immunity for the majority of individuals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity from the measles vaccine is believed to be lifelong in approximately 93% of people who receive two doses. This means that the vast majority of individuals vaccinated against measles during childhood should remain protected throughout their lives.

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11 thoughts on “Measles Outbreak: Does the Vaccine Received 20 to 50 Years Ago Still Work?

  1. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html
    ” Measles is more likely to spread and cause outbreaks in U.S. communities where groups of people are unvaccinated.”

    1. Correct.
      Illegal Aliens

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      1. er no actually.
        Among 58 measles cases reported in the U.S. so far in 2024, 54 (93%) were linked to international travel. Most cases reported this year have been among children over the age of 12 months who had not received MMR vaccine. In Georgia, there have been two reported cases of measles in 2024. The individuals were unvaccinated, from the same family, and had traveled outside of the country.

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        1. keep believing the lie.

  2. Measles outbreak is fueled by illegal aliens in America unchecked for disease! Spreading to a community near you!

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  3. How is that past anyone know.

    1. Do you want to try that again in English.

  4. No

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  5. The vaccine works. The reason measles is spreading is due to the increase in unvaccinated people.

    1. *Hassids

    2. And if you’re vaccinated, you shouldn’t have anything to worry about. So let them all get measles. And if they don’t die, which they likely won’t, they’ll be just as good as vaccinated. So, again, nothing to worry about.

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