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Pediatrics’ Amy Edwards and pathology’s Peter Zimmerman comment on protection against measles

Do you need a measles booster? You might be surprised KiplingerAmy Edwards, associate professor of pediatrics, said if you’re concerned about whether you have the necessary protection against measles, there are steps you can take to find out. “You can get measles titers done and that will show if you are protected,” she said. Peter Zimmerman, professor of pathology, further explained: “A measles titer test, which checks for immunity to measles, can typically cost around $83 to $129,” and is not covered by health insurance.