Well I think that's because we were exposed to the disease in our youth
and have some immunity. It probably wouldn't hurt to get vaccinated
against measles if you're older, but I'd really consult a physician
about that, since I don't even play a Doctor on TV, though I have played
Doctor in the past...
On 3/7/2019 2:57 PM, Ken Waller wrote:
John, FWIW, I've been reading that those over 55 are much less prone
to get the measles.
No I'm not a medical person but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express !
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
----- Original Message ----- From: "John" <[email protected]>
Subject: OT: Another stupid question ...
... but I know there are medical professionals on the list who might
know the answer.
I'm almost 70 years old, and I'm pretty sure I DID NOT receive the
measles vaccine as a child. I had measles while I was in grade school
*before* the vaccine became available. But all the stuff about
measles in the news lately has me wondering ...
How long does immunity last after you've had measles?
Should I get a measles vaccination at this late date?
Is there a problem if you HAVE been previously vaccinated for measles
(I got so damn many shots before I went to Iraq in 2004 that I don't
remember what half of them were for)?
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