KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Doctors and health officials are urging Michigan parents to put immunizations on their kids’ back-to-school checklist.
Michigan and 29 other states continue to battle the country’s worst measles outbreak in decades, with more than 1,100 cases of measles confirmed nationwide. Michigan has seen 46 cases of measles since the outbreak began in March.
Officials warn that the state continues to see hundreds of cases of whooping cough, mumps and chickenpox each year, as well as other vaccine-preventable diseases.
The IVaccinate.org website has been visited more than 240,000 times, averaging around 1,500 visits per week. The website includes recommended vaccination schedules, Michigan-specific resources and a frequently asked questions section, where parents can find answers to common questions based on credible medical research and sources to learn more.
The I Vaccinate campaign is a joint public-private effort of the MDHHS and the Franny Strong Foundation.
The campaign aims to create a positive conversation surrounding vaccines and the reasons why most parents do fully vaccinate their children.
