4w ago

Measles leaves children vulnerable to other diseases for years

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Wait, so letting my kid get measles because right-wing grifters said so was the wrong choice?
Measles is an interesting dive. It can have a re-write effect on the immune system such that other established immunities get wiped after a measles infection.
As such, it’s best to avoid.
- Which makes it even worse to get as an adult. Think about all the disease history wiped. It’s a case of history repeating itself but much more dangerously.
  
  Think of those of us with chronic illnesses who have to wipe take drugs that deplete plasma B cells and thus wipe your immune memory monthly. Especially since COVID, it’s very scary. Chances of death from infections are really high.