How caregivers can protect infants as measles cases rise
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents — including an infant — recently died after testing positive for measles; health experts urge caregivers to take precautions for babies too young for routine vaccination.
The recent deaths of two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents who tested positive for measles, including an infant, are drawing renewed attention to one of the most vulnerable groups during outbreaks: babies who are too young to receive routine measles vaccinations. Public health experts say caregivers can take several steps to reduce the risk of infection, especially as measles cases continue to appear in communities across the United States, The New York Times reported.