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Measles Shots Aren't Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too
NPRMeasles Shots Aren't Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Risberg/AP Eric Risberg/AP Measles is on the rise again, all around the globe. If you're uncertain of your immunization status, it's safe, with a few exceptions, to go ahead and get an MMR shot now to minimize your chances of getting measles. Sponsor Message "There's no downside to getting a dose of measles vaccine," says William Schaffner, a professor at Vanderbilt University and an infectious disease and vaccine expert. "There is no harm in getting another dose of MMR vaccine if you may already be immune to measles," states this CDC measles summary.
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