Simulations conducted to illustrate the spread of measles within a population reveal startling statistics. At a 50% vaccination rate, the measles can infect up to 80% of the population. These simulations, adjustable via sliders, allow users to see the impact of different vaccination rates on disease spread. The data shows a clear trend: lower vaccination rates result in faster and wider outbreaks. Conversely, higher vaccination rates lead to better containment of the disease. For instance, increasing vaccination coverage significantly reduces the percentage of the population affected by the outbreak. These findings underscore the critical role of vaccination in controlling the spread of infectious diseases like measles.
Ian Copeland, PhD
@IanCopeland5
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Feb 25 Measles outbreaks are carried by the unvaccinated, full .In 2024, of the 285 cases of Measles in the US:•96% WERE UNVACCINATED
•42% WERE UNDER 5 YEARS OLD
•40% WERE HOSPITALIZEDWERE playing a stupid game, now were winning stupid prizes…
Eric Feigl-Ding
@DrEricDing
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Mar 28 MEASLES SPIKING 60%—In just 2 weeks, measles outbreak has surged over 60% from 301 confirmed cases in 15 states (March 13th) to now 483 in 20 states (March 27th). 75% of cases are in children. 97% unvaccinated or unknown status. This epidemic is only accelerating.
Bean & Sprout’s Mom
@beansprouts_mom
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Apr 10 2/ Public health is also lazy wrt keeping up w/ waning info. 18% of #Measles cases in adults 20-39 (born after 1985) had 2 doses of vax. All bets are off when vax rates are so low, odds of exposure are way up, and everyone has had COVID many times.Grow up and do your damn job!
Nicolas Hulscher, MPH
@NicHulscher
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Feb 27 Pharma-Sponsored Media Launches Measles Fear Campaign Based on Distorted ScienceThe media is manufacturing panic over measles—but here’s what they won’t tell youMeasles outbreaks happen every year—despite 90.8% MMR uptake.Vaccine shedding can last up to 29
Ian Copeland, PhD
@IanCopeland5
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Feb 28 This Measles outbreak is not slowing down. Almost to 150 cases, with 1 child dead.10% of those affected are infants, which is really scary because they haven’t had a chance to be fully vaccinated yet.Adults choosing not to vaccinate their kids is why this is happening…
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