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Boost Oregon Featured on National News!
Catch up with Boost on CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley! Air date: May 12, 2019.
A History of Measles in the United States
Today’s blog post is brought to you by a guest contributor from MPH@GW, the online Master of Public Health from the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University.
The Importance of Community Immunity
What is community immunity, and why is it important? See how community immunity benefits your family as well your community’s most vulnerable populations.
Protecting Your Infant or Young Child from the Measles Outbreak
Hear from a professional on the best ways to protect infants and young children from the recent measles outbreaks in Oregon and Washington.
The MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Measles Outbreaks
With the outbreaks of measles in Oregon and Washington, parents are understandably considered.
This blog post explores the concept of “viral shedding,” and explains why the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine does not cause outbreaks of measles.