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In Short: The Pennsylvania Department of Health recommends early measles vaccination for infants in or traveling to areas with outbreaks.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health has updated its recommendations for measles vaccinations, suggesting that babies should receive their first dose at 6 months if they live in or are traveling to regions experiencing a measles outbreak. This is earlier than the usual 12 to 15 months age recommendation.

This change aims to provide infants with protection as soon as possible, given the highly contagious nature of the measles virus. The recommendation is based on the current public health situation and the need to prevent outbreaks in vulnerable populations.

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Babies should get their first dose of measles vaccine early, at 6 months instead of the usual 12 to 15 months, if they live in or are traveling to an area with a measles outbreak, according to the Pennsylvania…

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