News — Measles cases are on the rise in the U.S. with cases reported in Alaska, Georgia, New York City, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the CDC.
Most of the individuals who have the virus were not vaccinated against the measles.
Health officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated. The CDC recommends children get two doses of the MMR shot, getting the first dose at 12 to 15 months.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight about respiratory season and the uptick in the measles. To schedule an interview with an expert, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, [email protected].
is an associate professor of infectious diseases at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
is an associate professor of medicine and an infectious disease expert at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
is the clinical director of the GW University Vaccine Research unit and professor of medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
is a pediatric nurse practitioner and clinical assistant professor at the GW School of Nursing.
is an internist with the GW Medical Faculty Associates and an associate professor of medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
is a primary care provider and assistant professor of medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the GW Medical Faculty Associates and GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
is an internist at the GW Medical Faculty Associates and an assistant professor of medicine at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
is an assistant professor in the GW School of Nursing.
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