Outbreaks of measles are still popping up all over the country. The summer break does not seem to have slowed the spread of this dangerous disease. Canada and Mexico are experiencing thousands of cases, too.

In the U.S., the total number of confirmed cases this year sits at 1,267 — just shy of the 30-year high. Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah have active outbreaks.

So far, two children and one adult have died. All were unvaccinated.

Irrational decisions against the vaccine are reducing herd immunity. More parents are requesting religious or personal conscience waivers based on bizarre fear-mongering. It is not too late to do the right thing. The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is recommended for children between 12 and 15 months old, with a second shot between four and six years old.

Why on earth would a parent risk this for their kids? Those who realize there aren’t many legitimate reasons to do so should consider talking to their children’s pediatricians about making things right.