{"id":3303,"date":"2025-03-02T18:44:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T18:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ventil.rs\/blog\/health\/measles-vaccines-given-long-ago-could-be-less-effective-now-doctors-say\/"},"modified":"2025-03-02T18:44:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T18:44:04","slug":"measles-vaccines-given-long-ago-could-be-less-effective-now-doctors-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ventil.rs\/blog\/health\/measles-vaccines-given-long-ago-could-be-less-effective-now-doctors-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Measles vaccines given long ago could be less effective now, doctors say"},"content":{"rendered":"


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For those who were vaccinated for measles many decades ago, there\u2019s a chance the protection has worn off by now.<\/p>\n

Amid the current measles outbreak<\/a> in West Texas \u2014 and with cases also reported in New Mexico, New Jersey and several other states \u2014 some doctors are warning about the possibility of legacy vaccines becoming less effective over time.<\/p>\n

Measles is a highly contagious virus<\/a> for those who have not previously been infected or vaccinated, with up to a 90% chance of transmission.<\/p>\n

MEASLES CASES CONTINUE TO SPREAD IN MULTIPLE STATES FOLLOWING CHILD\u2019S DEATH<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The measles vaccine was first introduced in 1968. Three years later, in 1971, the MMR vaccine made its debut, providing a trifecta of protection against measles, mumps and rubella.<\/p>\n

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Some doctors are warning about the possibility of legacy vaccines becoming less effective over time.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

A couple of decades after the release of the MMR vaccine, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The standard recommendation from health authorities like the CDC is a two-dose series of the MMR vaccine,” Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

“For most people, these two doses provide lifelong immunity<\/a> \u2014 about 97% effectiveness against measles.”<\/p>\n

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The question of whether someone should get another measles vaccine<\/a> depends on a few factors, like their vaccination history, age and health status, according to Saphier, who practices in New York.<\/p>\n

“If you\u2019re an adult who got both doses as a kid, you\u2019re likely fine unless you\u2019re in a high-risk group \u2014 such as healthcare workers or travelers to outbreak areas \u2014 where a booster might be considered,” she said.<\/p>\n

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“Adults who were vaccinated for measles between 1963 and 1968 should check their vaccination history.”<\/p>\n

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People born before 1957 presumably have natural immunity, as they were likely exposed to measles before vaccines became available, according to the doctor.<\/p>\n

“Adults who were vaccinated for measles between 1963 and 1968 should check their vaccination history to determine which vaccine they received,” Saphier advised.\u00a0<\/p>\n

MEASLES OUTBREAK IN TEXAS CONTINUES TO WORSEN IN KIDS<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“During that time, a version of the vaccine that used an inactivated form of the virus<\/a> was available that was found to be not as effective and was ultimately withdrawn.”<\/p>\n

Studies show that antibody levels can wane over decades, but actual measles cases in fully vaccinated people remain rare, Saphier added.<\/p>\n

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Studies show that antibody levels can wane over decades, but actual measles cases in fully vaccinated people remain rare.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“No hard data says people need a third shot routinely, but if you\u2019re worried, a blood test can check your antibody levels,” she said.<\/p>\n

“As with everything in medicine, there are rare risks to vaccinating and substantial risks to not vaccinating.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Each person\u2019s situation is different and should be weighed carefully after a thorough conversation with a trusted medical team, Saphier added.<\/p>\n

Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at\u00a0NYU Langone Medical Center and a Fox News medical contributor, also emphasized the importance of measles vaccinations \u2014 “particularly with the number of circulating measles cases and underimmunized people coming into the U.S. at a time when there is a big measles surge around the world.”<\/p>\n

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The measles vaccine was first introduced in 1968. Three years later, in 1971, the MMR vaccine made its debut, providing a trifecta of protection against measles, mumps and rubella.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

For those who are traveling to an area where a measles outbreak is occurring, he recommends that they see a doctor<\/a> for a measles “titer test” and get a booster if they are not showing immunity. (The titer test measures an individual\u2019s level of immunity to the virus.)<\/p>\n

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“This is not yet an official suggestion anywhere, but I do check measles titers in many of my patients, and if they are low, I may give a booster as a precaution,” Siegel said.<\/p>\n

MMR is a live virus vaccine and cannot be given to pregnant women<\/a> or immunocompromised people, the doctor noted.<\/p>\n

For more Health articles, visit\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/a>www.foxnews.com\/health<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

So far in 2025, a total of 164 cases of measles have been reported in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).<\/p>\n

A vast majority of those (140) are in Texas. Nine cases have been reported in New Mexico, with the remainder in California, Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey and Rhode Island.<\/p>\n

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Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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