An OU Health doctor’s advice to prevent measles spread in Oklahoma

Measles is making its way through Oklahoma. As of Friday, the state reported 10 cases throughout the state (eight confirmed cases and two probable cases). On paper, it doesn’t seem like a lot, but that number has the attention of health officials.

Measles is highly contagious

This disease spreads rapidly, so those ten cases could grow exponentially. OU Health associated chief medical officer of child services, Dr. Stephenie DeLeon, said medical science proves vaccination is the best way to stop the disease from spreading…

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