Before the measles vaccine was introduced, the U.S. experienced over 3 million annual measles cases, resulting in numerous serious health outcomes, including hospitalizations and fatalities. The virus not only infects vital bodily systems but also weakens the immune system for up to three years post-infection. Omission bias plays a significant role in vaccine hesitancy, where parents may fear the immediate risks of vaccination more than the more substantial risks posed by harm from unvaccinated infections, particularly as memories of measles' dangers fade and incidence rates rise again.
Prior to the measles vaccine, we had over 3 million cases and 48,000 hospitalizations per year in the US.
Measles can infect any cell in our body; lungs, eyes, ears, spinal cord, and brain.
The measles virus can weaken the immune system for two to three years after infection.
Omission bias leads parents to avoid vaccinating their children despite the dangers of measles.
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