Measles Confirmed In An Unvaccinated Child In Florida
A case of measles in an unvaccinated child has been confirmed by the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. According to the health department, more than 100 may have been exposed to the measles virus in the area.
Recent reports suggest that the health officials have already notified the people who are at an increased risk of contracting the virus that cause serious, contagious respiratory disease.
In case of measles, vaccination is the only way to prevent the disease. This is the reason why unvaccinated individuals face the risk of contracting the disease, if exposed to the virus.
According to State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. Celeste Philip, the recent case of measles in an unvaccinated child acts as a reminder that all residents in Florida should check their medical or immunization records or contact their primary care health provider to see if they have been vaccinated. Each resident should know whether they are up to date with the measles vaccines, in addition to all other forms of vaccines.
The age of the child who contracted the measles virus has not been revealed by the health officials. However, they did confirm that the affected child is a girl who attended a public school. The child has now been withdrawn from the public school, the public official confirmed.
The case was first confirmed on June 16, 2016. There are certain vaccines that Florida required to be administered to children before they can be enrolled or sent to attend childcare and school.
Measles is a contagious disease which can spread through droplets released in the air through sneezing, coughing and breathing. People affected by the virus may experience flu-like symptoms, including fever, cold, cough and runny nose.
