Protecting Kids from Measles: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guests: Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family Health
Season 8, Episode 8
In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley is joined by Katherine Jury, Extension Specialist for Family Health, to discuss the recent surge in measles cases and how to protect vulnerable populations—especially young children. They cover the MMR vaccine schedule (first dose at 12–15 months, booster at 4–6 years), vaccine effectiveness (about 97%), and why vaccination helps prevent community spread. The…
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