Measles Is Beatable. Please Vaccinate Your Children.

The video discusses a measles outbreak in Washington, highlighting the unknown patient zero and the spread in public places. It provides statistics on measles risks, such as pneumonia and encephalitis, and explains the disease's high infectiousness with an R0 of 18. Historical data from 1963 shows the impact of measles before vaccines. The video emphasizes the importance of vaccination for herd immunity, especially in areas like Clark County with low vaccination rates. It concludes with a call to vaccinate children to prevent further spread.

What is the exemption rate for vaccines in Clark County compared to the national average?

• 2% in Clark County, 8% nationally

• 10% in Clark County, 1% nationally

• 8% in Clark County, 2% nationally

• 5% in Clark County, 5% nationally

Which of the following is a potential complication of measles?

• Flu

• Chickenpox

• Pneumonia

• Common cold

What does a higher 'R0' value indicate about a disease?

• It is less severe

• It is less infectious

• It is more infectious

• It is more severe

How many measles cases were there in the United States in 1963?

• 10,000,000 cases

• 4,000,000 cases

• 500,000 cases

• 1,000,000 cases

Why is vaccination important in preventing measles outbreaks?

• It makes the disease less contagious

• It eliminates the need for medical care

• It ensures herd immunity

• It reduces the severity of symptoms