Measles Alert

03/05/2015

Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.
Don Miguel Ruiz

A child care center in the midwest recently experienced a measles outbreak with both babies and teachers impacted.While the program responded swiftly and effectively to this emergency, it was a reminder that measles is still a major threat. There has been increasing resistance and indifference to having children vaccinated which puts all children at risk.

The Centers for Disease Control has teamed with the Early Care and Education Consortium and other national organizations to remind parents that vaccinations are the best way to protect young children from 14 serious diseases, including measles. You are encouraged to go to the ECEC website to download educational materials for parents.

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