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Jerry2144

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6. What about new mutations?

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Tue May 13, 2025, 01:59 PM

May 13

Is the measles virus of the type that can rapidly evolve to avoid current immunizations like COVID can? I had shots as a child long ago, then got a bunch in boot camp. I think I am protected, but will have to check titers as recommended here. But are we at risk because some idiot claims “religious” exemptions or thinks vaccines cause autism and refuses to protect their children which puts all of us at risk?

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How Measles Hacks the Body--and Harms Its Victims for Years [View all] littlemissmartypants Mar 5 OP

If you are older and were vaccinated as a kid, check your MMR titers. Mine were low I required 2 shots. mucifer Mar 5 #1

Great article - Measles virus evolved into a real super efficient warrior Pachamama Mar 5 #2

I had a very bad case of measles when I was in the 6th grade. young_at_heart Mar 5 #3

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 28 #4

What measles parties? littlemissmartypants Mar 28 #5

What about new mutations? Jerry2144 May 13 #6