Measles Outbreak Surges: Urgent Call for Vaccination Amidst Rising Cases

Amidst rising measle cases in South Carolina, U.S. FDA Commissioner Martin Makary urges vaccinations as the U.S. faces its largest measles outbreak in over 30 years. Parkside Pediatrics in South Carolina implements outdoor triage to manage the virus spread and protect clinic patients.

The United States is grappling with its most significant measles outbreak in more than three decades, spurring health officials to advocate for increased vaccinations. Martin Makary, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner, emphasized the urgency of immunization during an appearance on MS NOW's 'Chris Jansing Reports'.

In South Carolina, doctors at Parkside Pediatrics are conducting outdoor triage operations, checking for symptoms like fever and rash to keep the highly infectious virus out of their clinics' crowded spaces, primarily filled with young, unvaccinated children. This measure reflects the severity of the outbreak, which has seen a rise in cases.

The call for vaccination comes as public health conversations continue to confront 'medical freedom' challenges, urging parents to ensure their children are inoculated against measles amidst these crucial times.