The doctor spoke about the consequences of refusing measles vaccination.

Everyone should be vaccinated against measles, rubella and mumps in the absence of contraindications. This was stated by internist and immunologist Irina Yartseva on Monday, June 9.

The therapist noted that you need to get vaccinated in childhood: at one and at six years old. The doctor advised adults to take a blood test for antibodies to the disease and give the vaccine if necessary.

"There are a lot of people who are not vaccinated now. I recommend that all adults check their antibody levels. If it is below the threshold, be sure to get vaccinated. This can be done with a single vaccine, with absolutely no adverse reactions," Yartseva said in an interview with The Paragraph.

The doctor warned that in the worst case scenario of the disease, a fatal outcome is possible. At the same time, the elderly and pregnant women are at increased risk.

"Lung damage is happening. If a person recovers, he can avoid the consequences, but the period of illness is difficult, even with the development of bacterial pneumonia. There may be measles encephalitis in very severe cases. Measles pneumonia can occur, especially in the elderly. Intoxication, fever," the therapist shared.

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Epidemiologist Ilya Kosolapov, in turn, stressed that vaccination remains the main protection against these diseases, and the low level of vaccination creates prerequisites for the re-growth of infections that seemed defeated. 360.ru .

On the same day, Nikolai Kryuchkov, an immunologist and public health expert, spoke about the specifics of repeated vaccination. The expert recommended that it be mandatory to undergo revaccination, especially against measles, rubella and whooping cough, RT reports.

Pediatrician Anastasia Krasavina noted that many parents still refuse to vaccinate their children, especially against measles, rubella and whooping cough. This situation is most often observed in the south of Russia, according to the website. kp.ru .