South Carolina’s measles outbreak is now the U.S.’s largest in 26 years

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/south-carolina-measles-outbreak-surpasses-texas-vaccines-rcna256030

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aramis87@fedia.io · 10 pts · 217d

The majority of cases remain centered in Spartanburg County, mostly among people who were either unvaccinated or didn't know their status

Once again:

  • If you were born before 1957: you are presumed immune because measles was so widespread.
  • If you were vaccinated before 1967: you should get a booster shot as the original vaccine wasn't as strong as the later vaccine.
  • If you were vaccinated between 1967 and 1989: you should consider a booster shot. They originally thought you got lifelong protection from one shot, but later realized you needded two shots.
  • If you were vaccinated after 1989: you are presumed immune.
partner_boat_slug@mander.xyz · 8 pts · 217d (1 reply)

The 3 riders of the apocalypse:

  • War
  • Plague (you are here 💀)
  • Famine
saltesc@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 217d

Famine

Joke's on them! I'm real good at growing my own food and hunt-... What's that? Climate change? Oh, fuck.

Arancello@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 217d (2 replies)

Finally. SC voters voted for this over a year ago. Finally getting some results to brag about.

ryannathans@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 217d (1 reply)

Star citizen voters? These constant acronyms get so confusing as part of the international audience

Arancello@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 217d

South Carolina

unemployedclaquer@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 217d

Ok k gonna talk about this like a bro. Have you seen the statistics? Some kids are on the way out ok. We're just gonna write off some kids

broja@piefed.social · 2 pts · 217d

Go, team!!!

Spacehooks@reddthat.com · 2 pts · 217d

Im sure the American Nurgle cultist rejoice that his blessings have returned

heyWhatsay@slrpnk.net · 1 pts · 217d

I got an mmr booster, would recommend.