Do people need a measles vaccine booster during an outbreak? - Healthy at Home with Dr. Handy | CHOP

Dr. Lori Handy talks about the effectiveness of the current measles vaccine and who needs a booster during a measles outbreak.
She reassures parents that the current measles vaccine works well. When children get one dose of measles-containing vaccine, 93 of 100 will be protected against measles. After two doses, 97 of 100 will be protected.
Those who may need a measles vaccine booster include people who are immune compromised, certain individuals who were vaccinated with a different (inactivated) version of measles vaccine between 1963 and 1967, and those at greater risk of coming in contact with measles, like healthcare providers. Please talk with your healthcare provider if any of these scenarios apply to you.
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Effectiveness of current measles vaccine
01:12 Three groups of individuals who may need a measles vaccine booster
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