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Sharyl Attkisson: An Interview With MMR Vaccine Whistleblower Stephen Krahling

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A vial containing the MMR vaccine is loaded into a syringe before being given to a baby at the Medical Arts Pediatric Med Group in Los Angeles on Feb. 6, 2015. File.

Scientist Stephen Krahling worked on a project at Merck called "Protocol 7" and was uniquely positioned to blow the whistle on what he learned.

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Today, we bid adieu to NIH luminary Francis Collins. Also, lots of updates on vaccines, and Ginkgo starts subleasing its lab space. 

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    Vanderburgh Co. Health Dept. Advises Community To Vaccinate Against Measles

    VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — With the current measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, the Vanderburgh County Health Department is advising community members to continue taking protective measures.

    In a release sent out Thursday, the health department said prevention is key to keeping the community safe, and that vaccination remains the best defense against measles infection.

    According to the health department:

    Children should receive two doses of the MMR vaccine: 

  • First dose at 12-15 months of age
  • Second dose at 4-6 years of age 

    • Adults: 

  • Born before 1957 have presumptive natural immunity 

  • Born between 1957- 1968 likely need one dose of MMR vaccine due to the probability of receiving a non-activated measles virus vaccine*

  • Born after 1968 likely to have had at least one dose of the MMR vaccine

    • If you are unsure of your vaccine status, VCHD says you should speak with your provider, who can administer a dose of the MMR vaccine or test for evidence of immunity.

    Adults with private insurance and/or Medicare should contact their primary care provider or local pharmacy to be vaccinated. Adults without insurance and/or Medicaid can contact the Vanderburgh County Health Department at 812-435-2400 to schedule an appointment.

    Parents and guardians of children, regardless of insurance status, should contact their children's primary care provider to inquire about vaccination status. If a child does not have a primary care provider, parents/guardians can contact the Vanderburgh County Health Department to schedule an appointment.





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