Measles warnings for holidays...but what about right here?!

Understanding Measles and the risks travelling or staying at home! In this episode, Sheena Mitchell, a pharmacist and mom of three, delves into the critical topic of measles. She discusses the highly contagious nature of the virus, its transmission, symptoms, and severe complications like pneumonia and encephalitis. She emphasizes the alarming resurgence of measles in Ireland and Europe, largely due to decreased vaccination rates amid vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. Sheena underscores the importance of achieving a 95% vaccination rate to ensure herd immunity and prevent outbreaks. She also highlights the significance of the MMR vaccine in protecting not just individuals but entire communities. 00:00 Introduction to the Wonder Care Podcast 00:17 Understanding Measles: Symptoms and Transmission 02:08 Complications and Risks of Measles 04:04 The Importance of Vaccination 04:38 Current Measles Outbreaks and Statistics 05:04 Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation 06:51 Protecting Vulnerable Populations 08:07 Global and Local Measles Trends 10:14 Promoting Vaccination and Final Thoughts Season 12 Partnership – Salin Plus (available here!) I am so thrilled to be partnering with Salin plus  This 100% natural salt therapy device is suitable for both adults and children! Tune in to learn more! Support this Podcast Simply following and reviewing this podcast can make a huge difference! If you enjoy this episode I would be so grateful if you could follow or subscribe to the show! #measles #measlesireland #mmr #mmrvaccine #measleseurope #complicationsofmeasles #infectiousdisease #immunisationrates #antivax #vaccinereality #irishhealth #irishhealthcare #pharmacist #patientadvocate #sheenamitchell #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthtips #preventativehealth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.