Measles is a highly contagious, airborne virus that can lead to serious respiratory illnesses & can become life-threatening. Just this year, there have been reports of 127 individual measles cases throughout 10 states.
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Indiana has been fortunate & has not had any cases reported this year, but #Hoosiers still run the risk of being exposed to such a disease. Measles vaccines have saved more than 20 million lives throughout the world since 2000.
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This is a real, growing
#publichealth threat that needs to be addressed. This morning, I’m participating in a#SubOversight hearing at@HouseCommerce focusing on measles outbreaks in our country. WATCH LIVE >>https://energycommerce.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/hearing-on-confronting-a-growing-public-health-threat-measles-outbreaks …Show this thread -
Check out this
@indystar article to learn more about measles, outbreaks & how to better protect you, your family & others >>https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2019/02/14/measles-outbreak-2019-what-indiana-residents-need-know/2865184002/# …Show this thread
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Think how many lives meaningful gun control legislation could save...
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2017: measles related deaths in the United States, 0 2017: gun related deaths in United States, 39,700 At least you’ve got your priorities straight
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