Pediatric Essentials

Babies and young children are especially vulnerable to severe complications from measles. Pediatrician and neonatologist Joanna Parga-Belinkie shares five things you can do to protect your baby against the measles if they’re too young for the MMR vaccine. Talk to your pediatrician with questions about measles or the MMR vaccine. If you live in an outbreak area or are traveling internationally, your baby may be able to receive the vaccine before 12 months of age.

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases, but two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective in preventing children from contracting the virus. Pediatrician and chair of AAP’s Committee on Infectious Diseases Dr. Sean O’Leary joins pediatricians Joanna Parga-Belinkie and David Hill on the latest episode of the Pediatrics on Call podcast to discuss the ongoing measles outbreak and the 2025 vaccine schedule. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or click here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ClPjGnHXdbScOPG2wv31H?si=bOwJw4mOTPCVxNlCOzfY2Q

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