Measles cases are climbing, in Utah and nationally.
The latest report from Utah health officials indicates 10 cases in the state, all involving unvaccinated individuals.
About 25 years ago measles was considered eliminated but that could be in jeopardy because of recent outbreaks.
For those who will not get vaccinated because they don’t trust the vaccine, what can they do to reduce the risk of transmitting this highly contagious illness?
Research indicates there are a growing number of parents who don’t want to harm their child by giving them the vaccine but they don’t want to harm their child by letting them get a vaccine-preventable illness.
Utah health officials say one sure way for someone without immunity who won’t get vaccinated to avoid measles is to only be around people who are immune.