Politicians join in on the vaccines discussion, amid a multi-state measles outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control say that over 100 cases of the measles in 17 states have been reported, many of them linked to a Disneyland in California.
Georgia reported its first case of measles since 2012 this week, and an outbreak at an Illinois daycare prompted politicians to join in on the discussion on social media and during television interviews.
Measles is a serious and highly contagious respiratory disease that spreads when a person breathes, sneezes or coughs. But it can be prevented with a vaccine that is 97 percent effective, according to medical professionals.
The CDC says the U.S. has seen more measles cases this year than in any full year since 2000. At a hearing with the Senate's health committee this week, the CDC's immunization chief joined senators in emphasizing the importance of vaccines and the impact on overall public health.
Many state lawmakers are also looking to make it easier for people to get vaccinated by offering free measles vaccines... so we want to know, do you think people should be vaccinated for the measles? Why or why not?