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Some Fifty-Somethings May Want To Update Measles Vaccine

Steve Sierzega receives a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at the Rockland County Health Department in Pomona, N.Y. The county in New York City's northern suburbs declared a local state of emergency over a measles outbreak that has infected more than 150 people since last fall. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting roughly 700 measles cases in 22 states. That's the greatest number the U.S. has seen since measles was eradicated in this country nearly 20 years ago. Today, the agency is warning that some adults who received the measles vaccine between 1963 and 1967 may not be protected from the contagious illness.

As WFDD's David Ford reports, those individuals may want to consider getting a second shot. He spoke with Dr. Chris Ohl, Professor of Infectious Disease at Wake Forest Baptist Health. 

 

Before his arrival in the Triad, David had already established himself as a fixture in the Austin, Texas arts scene as a radio host for Classical 89.5 KMFA. During his tenure there, he produced and hosted hundreds of programs including Mind Your Music, The Basics and T.G.I.F. Thank Goodness, It's Familiar, which each won international awards in the Fine Arts Radio Competition. As a radio journalist with 88.5 WFDD, his features have been recognized by the Associated Press, Public Radio News Directors Inc., Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals, and Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas. David has written and produced national stories for NPR, KUSC and CPRN in Los Angeles and conducted interviews for Minnesota Public Radio's Weekend America.

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