Kansas City Preps For Measles

More cases coming to this cowtown, sadly, seem inevitable . . . Check local public health prep and more info . . .

At the start of May, federal health officials had confirmed 935 cases of measles since the start of the year. That number, which includes 46 cases in southwest Kansas and two cases so far in Missouri, continues to grow.

Health officials worry that falling immunization rates among children have left certain communities vulnerable to an outbreak. Here’s some information you should know about measles, including when and how to get vaccinated.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

FAQ: What Kansas Citians need to know about measles as the virus moves closer

What to do if you are exposed to measles, how sick will it make you and how to know if your vaccine needs an update. Some questions and answers about measles as the number of cases keeps growing.