The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is heartbroken by the news of the recent preventable deaths resulting from measles in Pennsylvania. ACPM reaffirms that vaccines like the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine undergo rigorous testing to ensure their safety and efficacy, and urges parents to have their children vaccinated. Anyone with concerns or questions about vaccines should engage in open conversations with their trusted pediatricians or healthcare providers.
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For more information or to speak with an ACPM representative, please contact media@acpm.org
About ACPM:
The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is a professional medical society representing approximately 2,000 physicians, dedicated to the practice of preventive medicine; improving the health and quality of life of individuals, families, communities, and populations through disease prevention and health promotion. For more information about ACPM, visit www.acpm.org.
