❤️ Tender Heart Tuesdays ❤️ Our compassionate bereavement specialists guide you through your grief journey in a supportive group setting. Upcoming West Burlington Session: Date: Tuesday, May 27 Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Klein Gathering Room | Klein Center -1307 S. Gear Ave. (fb)

The number of reported Measles cases in the US has been climbing, and the CDC data shows a concerning trend: 🦠2023: 59 reported cases 🦠2024: 285 reported cases 🦠2025: 1,024 cases and counting (as of April 25, 2025) So, what exactly is measles, and why is this surge so important? ❤️‍🩹 Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can even linger in a room for up to 2 hours after they've left! Symptoms include a high fever (over 104°F), cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Beyond these initial signs, it can lead to serious complications like ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia, and even brain inflammation, especially in young children. It's crucial to protect yourself and your loved ones from this preventable disease. 🛡️ Think you might be infected? Call your healthcare provider before going to the clinic to prevent exposing others! 💉 The best protection continues to be the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, a safe and effective immunization that has been administered for over 60 years! Two doses are about 97% effective. You can easily get your vaccine by talking to your primary care provider or walking in at our Heritage Park Pharmacy in West Burlington. 👉 https://www.greatriverhealth.org/health-services/pharmacies/ (fb)