Kritische Lücken im Wissen, im Impfstatus und in der Akzeptanz des Masern-, Mumps- und Röteln-Impfstoffs, die bei Patienten festgestellt wurden, die Notaufnahmen in den USA aufsuchen. Fehlinformationen und Zugangsbarrieren können zu sinkenden Impfraten beitragen und angesichts der anhaltenden Masernausbrüche Anlass zur Sorge geben.

Measles remains one of the most contagious infectious diseases, spread through coughing and sneezing, with even small declines in vaccination coverage leading to outbreaks. As of 2026, California has reported its highest annual measles case count in seven years. In response to this growing concern, researchers have begun examining gaps in measles-related knowledge and vaccination coverage.

A UC Riverside-led study has found critical gaps in knowledge, vaccination status, and acceptance of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine among patients visiting emergency departments across the United States.

Published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, the study examines how misinformation and access barriers may contribute to declining vaccination rates, raising concerns amid ongoing measles outbreaks.

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