The U.S. is in the grips of a historic measles surge, with more than 3,000 measles cases reported in 45 states across the country since the start of 2025. So far, two unvaccinated children have died from the disease. At least 920 people have been infected in South Carolina, and a similar number in Texas. In both states, nearly all infected individuals were unvaccinated.
Now Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is urging Americans to get the measles vaccine as the country is on the brink of losing its measles elimination status.
“Take the vaccine, please. We have a solution for our problem,” Oz said on CNN’s State of Union on Sunday. “Not all illnesses are equally dangerous, and not all people are equally susceptible to those illnesses. But measles is one you should get your vaccine [for],” Oz said.
In the US:
If you were born before 1957, you’re presumed immune to measles.
If you were vaccinated before 1967, you should get a booster [the original vaccine wasn’t as effective as the later vaccine].
If you were vaccinated between 1967 and 1989, you should consider a booster shot [they thought you only needed one shot, but you actually need two].
If you were vaccinated after 1989, you are presumed immune.
And for anyone unsure, clinics can do titer tests (I think that’s the right term) to see your immunity status (via blood draw)
Right term! You may find out your single-dose vaccine is still good enough.
Fuck it my wife is in education we can get revaxxed
I was tested for antibodies, and they found I did not need a booster.