Public Health Success Is Fragile - The Return Of Measles Is Proof
Measles is surging and vaccine hesitancy is up. In his book "Booster Shots," Dr Adam Ratner explains why measles is back and how we can control this deadly infectious killer.
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Measles case confirmed on the southern Kenai Peninsula
The Alaska Department of Health reported an unvaccinated adult displayed measles symptoms while traveling back to the state.
Rhode Island reports its first case of measles in more than a decade
The case involves an unvaccinated child who had recently traveled internationally, the state department of health said ...
Measles resurgence illustrates the risk RFK, Jr. would pose as top U.S. health official
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 'staggering' 20-percent rise in measles cases globally in 2023 ...
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Measles outbreak kills five children in Uganda
Uganda's Ministry of Health said that five children have died of measles in the semi-arid northeastern districts of Nabilatuk and Amudat. Four deaths occurred in Nabilatuk, with one in Amudat, while ...
Pa. childhood vaccination rates dip, including for fast-spreading measles
The rate of children who last year were opted out of the childhood vaccinations required to attend school in Pennsylvania ...
Houston identifies two cases of measles in adults, first cases since 2018
The Houston Health Department said Friday it has identified two cases of measles in adults who’ve recently traveled ...
Urgent measles alert issued after positive measles case detected in western Sydney, Gold Coast in Qld
Health officials have issued a measles alert for two major Aussie cities after the highly infectious and deadly disease was detected from travellers in Sydney and the Gold Coast.
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Disease expert warns of danger of growing measles cases in Brantford-Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk
Measles is “the most contagious virus we know of,” said Dawn Bowdish, a professor in McMaster’s department of medicine and ...