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In Depth
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015

TO VACCINATE

OR NOT

TO VACCINATE
Measles outbreak
stirs up debate
The national measles outbreak has ignited a
firestorm debate over immunization, but while
most Newton County parents appear to strongly
support vaccination, few of those who spoke with
The News were ready to do away with personal
choice when it comes to immunization.
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According to the Mayo Clinic
Measles signs and symptoms
appear 10 to 14 days after exposure
to the virus.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:
n Fever
n Dry cough
n Runny nose
n Sore throat
n Inflamed eyes (conjunctivitis)
n Tiny white spots with bluish-white
centers on a red background
found inside the mouth on the
inner lining of the cheek
n A skin rash made up of large, flat
blotches that often flow into one
another.