How can I prevent my child from getting measles?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Individuals who are against vaccination contend that if there is an outbreak of measles in your area, give your child approximately 10,000 IU of Mycel vitamin A drops in juice for five days (or a single dose of 200,000 IU of vitamin A orally for children over one year of age, and 100,000 IU in a single dose for children six months to one year of age). That way, if he contracts measles, it will likely be a milder case, and he will have lifetime immunity. But supporters of vaccination ask, Why play Russian roulette with your child's life? In a recent U.S. outbreak among unvaccinated children, several died, and several suffered permanent brain dysfunction.
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Individuals who are against vaccination contend that if there is an outbreak of measles in your area, give your child approximately 10,000 IU of Mycel vitamin A drops in juice for five days (or a single dose of 200,000 IU of vitamin A orally... More -
The best way to protect children from measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases is to vaccinate them on time. The measles vaccine is strongly endorsed by medical and public health experts as safe and effective. Check your child's medical records or visit their healthcare provider to see if your child is up to date on vaccinations.
The presence of the CDC logo and CDC content on this page should not be construed to imply endorsement by the US Government of any commercial products or services, or to replace the advice of a medical professional. The mark “CDC” is licensed under authority of the PHS.The best way to protect children from measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases is to vaccinate them on time. The measles vaccine is strongly endorsed by medical and public health experts as safe and effective. Check your child's... More
