We should all be worried about a Measles outbreak in Metro ATL. We are, afterall, an international city.
All adults born after 1978 should have had two Measles vaccines (MMR). Children should have had their first MMR between age 12 & 15 months. I prefer age 12 month at the one year checkup.
The 2nd MMR is due between 4 and 6 years old. I prefer the four year checkup. In any case, children older than age 6 years, should have had two MMR vacines to be considered adequately immunized. If we have an outbreak in Metro and suburban Atlanta, a 3rd MMR may be recommended in selected geographic areas and among selected persons.
Atlanta is prime for an outbreak with an increasing number of under-immunized children.
Stay tuned to our local media!
Dr. T