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The outbreak of measles in Disneyland has now surpassed 80 cases, bringing the spotlight 

 a case found in a University of Minnesota student. 

 of diseases once thought to be nearly eradicated. On The Daily Circuit, we discuss this latest outbreak, and talk about 

What we know about the measles outbreak and vaccinations:

1. Communities need herd immunity to prevent outbreaks, Jacobson said.

Those who refuse to vaccinate their children put those who can't receive vaccines and infants under 12 months at risk. Even in the vaccinated population, about 5 percent aren't immune. Communities need a more than 90 percent vaccination rate to stop outbreaks.

2. People considered "vaccine hesitant" are the biggest risk to outbreak control, Offit said.

3. Requiring people who choose to abstain from vaccinations to seek a consultation with a medical professional could help increase vaccination rates.

One Minnesota lawmaker is trying to add that to state law:

Minn. vaccination bill would require more from parents to abstain by MPR News

4. Medical professionals are asking people with infants under 12 months to 

avoid areas like Disneyland and parts of Arizona

Jacobson anyone born after 1957 should have had at least two doses a month apart to be immune. If you are exposed to measles, vaccinating within three days can help.

5. If you're vaccinating your children on a delayed schedule, you're playing a dangerous game, Offit said.

The dangers of delaying your child's vaccinations by MPR News

6. It is important to remember that we vaccinate to prevent suffering and death, Offit said.

"All the vaccines prevent suffering, hospitalization and death," he said. "They're all important. When we choose not to get them, we create a hole that this virus or bacteria could potentially walk right through."

7. If you're looking for evidence and science-based research on vaccines, visit the following sites:

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We discuss this latest outbreak, and talk about what's behind the push away from vaccines.

Disneyland measles outbreak and anti-vaxx movement

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Full discussion: http://bit.ly/18zfrHZ
On MPR News' The Daily Circuit, two doctors discussed the latest news surrounding the outbreak of measles in California and Arizona. Minnesota state Rep. Mike Freiberg called into the show to mention a bill he is introducing in the state legislature that would require parents to go through more medical steps if they choose not to vaccinate their children. Dr. Paul Offit of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Dr. Robert Jacobson from Mayo Clinic respond to his bill.

Full discussion: http://bit.ly/18zfrHZ
On MPR News' The Daily Circuit, two doctors discussed the latest news surrounding the outbreak of measles in California and Arizona. A caller talked about his family's plan to delay some vaccines. Dr. Paul Offit of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Dr. Robert Jacobson from Mayo Clinic respond.

Disneyland measles: What we know about outbreak, vaccines

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