Measles

WA State is up to 51 cases now. Center is in a hot bed area of anti-vaxers... go figure.

Oh great. At least 99% of my students all have their shots on time, only 2 are exempt with conscience notarization and 2 are only non-compliant for HEP A because they are from Mexico and one his parents are trying to get it sent from El Salvador. From a school of 524, I hope this protects my school a bit.

5 hours ago, GmaPearl BSN RN said:

WA State is up to 51 cases now. Center is in a hot bed area of anti-vaxers... go figure.

I follow a popular anti-vaxxer doc on FB, scary what these people believe. They are claiming that this outbreak, though in a poorly vaccinated area, proves herd immunization does not protect them. I tried to show them that herd theory protects those that can't have the vaccination, not those that don't want the vaccine, fell on deaf/ ignorant ears. I think I got removed for my pro vaccine views, that's how tolerant they are even though I only posted facts with no judgement.

3 minutes ago, MrNurse(x2) said:

I follow a popular anti-vaxxer doc on FB, scary what these people believe. They are claiming that this outbreak, though in a poorly vaccinated area, proves herd immunization does not protect them. I tried to show them that herd theory protects those that can't have the vaccination, not those that don't want the vaccine, fell on deaf/ ignorant ears. I think I got removed for my pro vaccine views, that's how tolerant they are even though I only posted facts with no judgement.

I hate when people play the "...but herd immunization..." bull. It only works if enough of the herd is immunized, people! It's not just about you!

In other news, one teacher sent an email about it and now there's going to be chaos. Help me.

I had to have my titers drawn for an internship I was doing a couple years ago. I was just over the line to be immune for mumps and ruebella and under the line for immunity to measles. I had to have the MMR series again (which, BTW, hurts like a b!tch). I never would have known if I didn't have to have the titers. Scary to think that I would be susceptible and have no idea!

I had to have Hep B again too. Even scarier since I work in health care!

I have a friend from college who is forever posting articles from Farmacy.com...she make me nuts!!!

Y'all , I was talking to the sweet pharmacy tech while picking up a prescription yesterday. She asked if we had any cases of measles. Nope, our district does a great job of ensuring vaccine compliance.

And then I realized I have 40 preK students who do not HAVE to have the second MMR until age 4. Many have as they turn 4, but yes...I have a vulnerable population up here in the NTX.

3 minutes ago, ruby_jane said:

Y'all , I was talking to the sweet pharmacy tech while picking up a prescription yesterday. She asked if we had any cases of measles. Nope, our district does a great job of ensuring vaccine compliance.

And then I realized I have 40 preK students who do not HAVE to have the second MMR until age 4. Many have as they turn 4, but yes...I have a vulnerable population up here in the NTX.

ahh, don't scare me.

52 minutes ago, Amethya said:

ahh, don't scare me.

I'm sorry....because there's measles where you are, right?

I know it's rare but we have a significant outbreak within a 40 mile radius. I have had 4 boosters, and not immune to measles. My Dr. won't give me another booster. So I will remain unprotected forever.