NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Health officials in Nashville are prepared to vaccinate residents against measles as cases rise nationwide, despite no current cases in Davidson County.
Metro Public Health is emphasizing the importance of vaccination, pointing to a national increase in measles cases, primarily among unvaccinated individuals.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that measles is highly contagious, with nine out of 10 unvaccinated people likely to contract the virus if exposed. The virus spreads through the air and can remain infectious for hours…