Understanding Measles and Vaccines: Expert Insights from Cleveland Clinic Doctor
Measles cases are on the rise in the U.S. due to lower vaccination rates. In an interview, Dr. Kristin Englund explains that measles is preventable but not treatable. Misinformation suggests high doses of vitamin A as a treatment, which can be harmful. Measles is more dangerous than common childhood viruses like chickenpox.
Measles cases in the U.S. are on the rise, with lower vaccination rates contributing to the resurgence. Kristin Englund, an infectious disease specialist at the Cleveland Clinic, explains that measles is preventable but not treatable with medication. Some misinformation suggests high doses of vitamin A can treat measles, but this is not true for most children. In fact, giving high doses of vitamin A to healthy children can be harmful. Measles is more dangerous than common childhood viruses like chickenpox, with a higher death rate and greater contagiousness.
According to the source: WKYC.
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