Health Care

Do you need tattoo anesthesia or a measles vaccine? What to know

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

This collection of stories explores health-related decisions, including vaccination and and anesthesia.

Measles cases rise across the U.S., prompting questions about the need for additional MMR vaccinations. Vaccinated individuals usually have lifelong immunity, but checking immunization records proves essential.

In Miami, some opt for sedation tattooing to alleviate pain and hasten completion. Sedation Ink combines tattoo artistry and medical oversight to ensure client safety and efficiency.

Read the stories below.

Sedation Ink artists work on a back tattoo for client Dom Groenveld as he is anesthetized at a surgical office on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Miami, Fla. Sedation Ink offers tattooing under anesthesia, allowing clients to complete extensive body art in a single session. By Photo by Matias J. Ocner

NO. 1: DO YOU NEED ANESTHESIA TO GET A TATTOO? SEE HOW A MIAMI STUDIO MIXES MEDICINE AND INK

What to know about the studio sedation. | Published February 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

A 3D graphical representation of a measles virus particle.

NO. 2: DID YOU GET THE MEASLES VACCINE IN THE PAST? DO YOU NEED ANOTHER SHOT? HOW TO CHECK

What to know about how long it lasts. | Published March 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.