Month: April 2019

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses on Earth. Every year, unvaccinated travelers bring measles to the U.S. from other countries, putting their families and communities at risk, especially babies who are too young to get the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. So before you travel abroad, be sure you and all your fellow travelers over 12 months old have had your MMR vaccine.

If you have a doctor that you regularly see, talk to them about how you can protect yourself and your family from the measles.

Enter your zip code in the Vaccine Finder for a list of places where you can get vaccinated: www.vaccines.gov/getting/where

Ericka was encouraged by a friend to receive WIC during her first pregnancy and had a wonderful experience.  Ericka used the WIC education she received while her son was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).  Erika’s second pregnancy was overshadowed by depression; her WIC counselor Danielle, noticed Ericka was disengaged. With compassion and encouragement she assisted Ericka in finding solutions to her problems.  Ericka has come full circle with WIC by her side, every step of the way. She now helps and empowers WIC participants that she sees as a WIC staff.