Measles at Disneyland

Recently there was publicity concerning an outbreak of measles which began at Disneyland. So far 26 people in 4 states (22 in California) have been documented with measles; 4 patients were hospitalized.

This once again is a result of our complacence and misplaced concerns about vaccination. Of the 16 cases in California whose vaccination status was known, 12 were unvaccinated. Measles is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease. 

The vaccine is safe and highly effective.