Why are measles cases on the rise in the US? | Stanford

How effective are the measles vaccines? Extremely effective! It is estimated that the current measles vaccine is 93% effective in preventing measles infections in children after a single dose, and 97% effective after two doses. Measles eradication is biologically and technically possible, but vaccine hesitancy is a major risk factor for the resurgence of measles.

Dr. Charles Prober explains more and answers these questions about the measles vaccines:
0:00 Questions answered in this video
0:08 How effective are the measles vaccines?
1:53 Why have measles cases been increasing in the United States?
4:27 What are the current requirements for measles vaccination in the United States?

The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 10/22/2021. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.

Dr. Charles Prober is the Senior Associate Vice Provost for Health Education at Stanford University and Founding Executive Director of the Stanford Center for Health Education. He is a Professor of Pediatrics, Microbiology and Immunology. He is an expert in pediatric infectious diseases with an academic career focused on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment of infections in children.

This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine, Stanford Center for Professional Development, and Stanford Medicine Education Technology Team.


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