Congressman Troy Carter (D) Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District
U.S. Congressman Troy Carter is urging Louisiana residents to take precautions against a potential measles outbreak in the state. He emphasizes the importance of vaccination, citing the highly contagious nature of the disease and the risk it poses, especially to unvaccinated individuals.
“It is proven to save lives. We know that it works. I would encourage people to seek medical advice on the best steps to move forward.”
He also calls on healthcare providers and public health officials to increase awareness and accessibility to vaccinations. Given the recent rise in measles cases across the country, Carter stresses the urgency of proactive measures to prevent further spread.
“I don’t want to see our babies or individuals infected by something we know empirically can be stopped through vaccination.”
Carter encourages community members to stay informed, follow public health guidelines, and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and others.
“Make sure your children have been inoculated and if they haven’t seek advice on what the next steps might be.”
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