Why do we see measles outbreaks? – Healthy at Home with Dr. Handy | CHOP

Dr. Lori Handy explains that about 95% of a group of people or the population at large need to be vaccinated against measles to prevent outbreaks. Low vaccination rates coupled with international travel of community members sets the stage for outbreaks.

00:00 Introduction
00:22 Reasons we continue to see measles outbreaks
00:44 Reasons for decreases in measles vaccination rates
01:10 Measles and international travel
01:34 Following public health guidance during a measles outbreak

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Video created by and for the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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