Raszka Quoted in WJAX-TV Story on What to Know about Measles
In a story on WJAX-TV (Jacksonville, FL), infectious disease expert William Raszka, Jr., M.D., professor of pediatrics, weighs in on what people should do if they think they may be infected with measles.
Because the virus is so contagious, he says, it’s best that people call their primary care doctors before going in. From there, a doctor should be able to guide the next steps. The virus is so contagious, he emphasizes, that it can linger in a room hours after the infected person has left.
The measles vaccination is the best defense against the virus, Raszka says, and there are tests available that can check for antibodies, too. Children and unvaccinated people are especially vulnerable to the virus. Now is the time to check your vaccination records to make sure you’re protected.
“I think everyone should get the vaccine. I think the vaccine is incredibly effective in preventing measles.” — William Raszka, Jr., M.D.