Baptist Health confirms 2 pediatric measles cases in Jacksonville
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Key Points:
- Baptist Health in Jacksonville confirmed two pediatric measles cases in children from the same household who sought emergency care on January 16 and were treated without hospital admission.
- The Florida Department of Health in Duval County is conducting an epidemiological investigation and advises symptomatic individuals to contact healthcare providers before visiting to prevent further exposure.
- Measles is highly contagious and more severe in children under 5, especially infants under 12 months, due to waning maternal antibodies and vaccine eligibility starting at 9 to 12 months.
- To protect the community, the local health department is offering MMR and other vaccines at a "Pop-Up" Immunization Clinic on February 1 and at designated locations throughout the week.
- The CDC recommends
