Case of Measles in Georgia

There have been cases of measles in Georgia this year. Reporter Cara Lynn Clarkson spoke with Ashley Hannings of the UGA College Pharmacy. Hannings says it is important to get your kids vaccinated. Here are some characteristics of Measles:

Screen Shot 2015-02-09 at 3.29.38 PMAccording to a study done in 2013, the percent of 24 month-old children in the 10-county area surrounding Athens found to be fully immunized by 24 months is 92.2%, with the percent of two year-olds reported to be fully immunized by the end of the data collection period increasing to 97.7%. Cara Lynn Clarkson will have more about how to keep yourself safe from measles at 5pm.

 

You May Also Like

Girl Fighting Cancer Wins Princess Treatment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgs7U2blfL0     By: Karli Barnett A little curling, a brush of blush, and ...

Transit For Everyone Rally

Athens, GA – The group “Athens for Everyone” is rallying tonight for what it ...

Free HIV/AIDS Testing Offered by AIDS Athens, UGA Organizations

By Abby Jessen Free AIDS testing will be offered from until Wednesday, Dec. 2 in ...