{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6641d4981d878a0012a03e1a/685a78da4a2d8b8b517afe09?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Measles warnings for holidays...but what about right here?!","description":"<h2>Understanding Measles and the risks travelling or staying at home!</h2><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Sheena Mitchell, a pharmacist and mom of three, delves into the critical topic of measles. She discusses the highly contagious nature of the virus, its transmission, symptoms, and severe complications like pneumonia and encephalitis. She emphasizes the alarming resurgence of measles in Ireland and Europe, largely due to decreased vaccination rates amid vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. Sheena underscores the importance of achieving a 95% vaccination rate to ensure herd immunity and prevent outbreaks. She also highlights the significance of the MMR vaccine in protecting not just individuals but entire communities.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the Wonder Care Podcast</p><p>00:17 Understanding Measles: Symptoms and Transmission</p><p>02:08 Complications and Risks of Measles</p><p>04:04 The Importance of Vaccination</p><p>04:38 Current Measles Outbreaks and Statistics</p><p>05:04 Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Misinformation</p><p>06:51 Protecting Vulnerable Populations</p><p>08:07 Global and Local Measles Trends</p><p>10:14 Promoting Vaccination and Final Thoughts</p><p><br></p><h2>Season 12 Partnership –&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.wondercare.ie/brand/salin-plus/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Salin Plus (available here!)</a></h2><p>I am so thrilled to be partnering with&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.wondercare.ie/brand/salin-plus/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Salin plus&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;This 100% natural salt therapy device is suitable for both adults and children!&nbsp;Tune in to learn more!</p><p><br></p><h2>Support this Podcast</h2><p>Simply following and reviewing this podcast can make a huge difference!&nbsp;If you enjoy this episode I would be so grateful if you could follow or subscribe to the show!</p><p><br></p><p>#measles #measlesireland #mmr #mmrvaccine #measleseurope #complicationsofmeasles #infectiousdisease #immunisationrates #antivax #vaccinereality #irishhealth #irishhealthcare #pharmacist #patientadvocate #sheenamitchell #healthcare #healthcarepodcast #healthtips #preventativehealth&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"WonderCare"}