Amid measles outbreak, Florida is ‘deferring to parents’ on whether to send unvaccinated kids to school
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Quick Glance: Florida School Measles Outbreak Raises Concerns
- A recent measles outbreak in a Florida school highlights the increasing danger of vaccine skepticism.
- Reports indicate that six students at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Broward County have been diagnosed with the disease.
- Experts express concerns about potential future outbreaks and stress the importance of vaccinations in light of growing skepticism.
- Health officials point out that inadequate vaccination rates at U.S. schools pose a risk for measles outbreaks.
Measles outbreak: Remote education offered for students at Manatee Bay Elementary
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/21/measles-outbreak-remote-education-offered-for-students-at-manatee-bay-elementary/
7th measles case confirmed in outbreak linked to Florida elementary school : The initial patient was conformed to be a third-grader with no travel history.
abcnews.go.com/Health/7th-measles-case-confirmed-outbreak-linked-florida-elementary/story
Quick Glance: Measles Cases Surge in the U.S.
- Global measles cases are rising despite the available vaccine, reflecting declining vaccine confidence.
- Critics say prominent statements are fueling vaccine hesitancy. Epidemiologists warn of severe outcomes during outbreaks.
- Exemption rates above 5 percent lead to lower vaccination coverage, increasing the risk for outbreaks.
- Experts caution about the rising spread of measles due to declining vaccination rates and the impact of misinformation in the COVID era.
England now seeing clusters of measles cases: Another 56 cases have been seen in the last week across a number of regions.
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Quick Glance: Measles Outbreak in England
- Experts warn of measles' high contagion and the need for more vaccinations to contain the spread.
- The West Midlands saw half of the 166 cases since January 15, mostly in Birmingham.
- Measles is almost entirely preventable with the MMR vaccine.
- Dr. Vanessa Saliba warns of cluster cases due to low vaccination rates in some areas.
RFK Jr. is courting Black voters, a group he once targeted with vaccine disinformation
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Second case of measles confirmed as chief medical officer warns of disease spread
irishtimes.com/health/2024/03/07/second-case-of-measles-confirmed-as-chief-medical-officer-warns-of-the-disease-spread/
More parents are delaying kids’ vaccines, posing risk to toddlers: More parents are choosing to delay childhood vaccinations, such as the MMR vaccine ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-11/parents-delaying-kids-vaccines-posing-risk-to-toddlers
No new cases reported after Indiana measles outbreak: No new cases of measles have been reported in Lake County in the wake of the first confirmed case of the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/10/no-new-cases-reported-after-indiana-measles-outbreak/
Measles cases send Michigan health authorities scrambling to avoid bigger outbreak
freep.com/story/news/health/2024/03/05/measles-michigan-exposure-sites-wayne-washtenaw/72842424007/
Is that rash caused by chickenpox or measles?: These childhood infections can appear similar at first, but differentiating between them is important for ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/positive-parenting/2024/03/08/is-that-rash-caused-by-chickenpox-or-measles
Babies at risk of measles and whooping cough as target missed: The county area has better rates of vaccination
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicester-babies-risk-measles-whooping-9144269
Commentary: The most effective tool to prevent the spread of measles: A single dose of the Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunization has been proven to be 93% ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/09/commentary-the-most-effective-tool-to-prevent-the-spread-of-measles/
Zika virus vaccine emerges as an unlikely hero in battling brain cancer: Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) have developed a new approach using ...
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-zika-virus-vaccine-emerges-hero.html
Measles vaccine programme to begin later this month: The Health Service Executive has confirmed that a catch-up vaccination programme for the MMR (measles ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0308/1436675-measles-vaccination-hse/
Adults should also check their measles vaccination coverage: Dusseldorf - The family doctor and the North Rhine General Practitioners Association warns of the ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149768/Auch-Erwachsene-sollten-ihren-Masernimpfschutz-pruefen
Map shows where in Kent suspected measles cases have been found: GPs are reporting rising numbers of suspected infections across the county ...
kentlive.news/news/health/map-shows-kent-suspected-measles-9138653
South East concerns over low child vaccine uptake: The UKHSA say around 1 in 10 children in the South East are not fully vaccinated at age five.
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Push to increase Bradford childhood vaccination rates begins: A new push to encourage Bradford families to get their children vaccinated against childhood ...
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24156955.push-increase-bradford-childhood-vaccination-rates-begins/
Bradford families urged to get MMR vaccine after rise in measles: The campaign comes after a rise in highly infectious diseases like measles in Bradford.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-bradford-west-yorkshire-68463155
Measles on the increase as NHS issues guidance for worried parents: 'Measles vaccination has been a part of the childhood vaccinations schedule since ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/measles-increase-nhs-issues-guidance-9130212
UK map reveals where suspected measles cases have been found: The new data comes amid a rising number of suspected infections across the country.
metro.co.uk/2024/03/03/uk-map-reveals-suspected-measles-cases-found-20388183/
Coventry pop-up MMR vaccine clinics double school's take-up: The number of pupils vaccinated rose from 40% to 87% as a result of the pop-ups, officials say.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-68449289
Measles hotspots revealed as warning issued over 'worrying' trend: There has been a recent spike in measles cases recently with many people reporting symptoms
nottinghampost.com/news/health/measles-uk-hotspots-revealed-new-9129959
Measles vaccine push in north-west of England amid rise in cases: Uptake of MMR vaccines in children is about 85% in the north-west of England ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-68437986
Interactive map shows the location of all new measles cases as outbreak spreads: There have been 83 lab-confirmed cases in London recently
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Measles cases in Lancashire mapped as 'clusters' appear in region: The UKHSA has expressed concern for the North West of England as new case figures are released
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/measles-cases-lancashire-mapped-clusters-28718436
Coventry pop-up clinics open to boost vaccination rates: All secondary schools in Coventry, along with 21 primary schools, will host the clinics.
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Sixth measles case confirmed at Broward elementary school. Here’s how to protect yourself from the highly contagious virus
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/20/measles-continues-spread-in-broward-county-with-sixth-case-heres-how-to-protect-yourself-from-the-highly-contagious-virus/
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreak in Florida School
- Over 100 children at the school are susceptible to the virus.
- Florida health officials investigate cluster of measles cases.
- Four confirmed cases reported at Manatee Bay Elementary School.
- Investigation opened to track contacts at risk of infection.
Country warns of infection with measles: sick person was in the climbing center in Innsbruck | Tyrolean daily newspaper online
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Half the world at risk of measles this year without urgent vaccination uptake — WHO
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The Latest Covid Conspiracy Theory Targets Red Cross Blood Donations: Right-wing conspiracy theorists are claiming the Red Cross’ Covid-19 blood donor policy is ...
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Outbreak of measles and a 450% rise in scarlet fever in Lancashire - here's the areas affected
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Dr Phil Kieran: Does my teenager need a booster MMR vaccine?: A catch-up programme is planned for those who were not vaccinated or only received one dose
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Measles: 10 diseases in Tyrol - Sick person traveling in the DEZ - Tyrol: As the state publishes, there are currently 23 confirmed cases of measles across Tyrol ...
meinbezirk.at/tirol/c-lokales/10-erkrankungen-in-tirol-erkrankte-person-im-dez-unterwegs_a6515573
Measles: First case in seven years confirmed in Northern Ireland: This is the first case of measles to be diagnosed in Northern Ireland for seven years.
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68348776
New measles warning as fresh clusters found in different parts of UK: Parents are being 'strongly urged' to get their children vaccinated
walesonline.co.uk/news/health/fresh-measles-warning-new-clusters-28640122
Update: Measles: Ten people in Tyrol currently have measles - Tyrol: People who were in the DEZ shopping center in Innsbruck on 12 February should check their ...
meinbezirk.at/tirol/c-gesundheit/derzeit-zehn-personen-in-tirol-an-masern-erkrankt_a6534429
Swedish Public Health Agency recommends MMR vaccines for visitors to UK: Rising rates of measles in multiple European countries, including the UK ...
thelocal.se/20240216/swedish-public-health-agency-recommends-mmr-vaccines-for-visitors-to-uk
51 cases already reported: EU health authority fears increase in measles infections
az-online.de/welt/virus-maserninfektion-51-faelle-eu-gesundheitsbehoerde-anstieg-masern-zr-92838736.html
Why there are currently so many cases of measles in Austria: VIENNA. Cases of measles are currently increasing in Austria.
nachrichten.at/meine-welt/gesundheit/warum-es-in-oesterreich-derzeit-so-viele-masernfaelle-gibt;art114,3922195
More than 12,000 north west children started school without measles protection: 'MMR vaccine coverage has been falling for the last decade with one out of ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/health/measles-advice-you-shouldnt-ignore-28626605
ieExplains: Measles — Here is what you need to know: From symptoms to treatment, here is what you need to know about the measles
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41327167.html
Merseyside measles outbreak fear over low vaccine uptake: An Alder Hey Hospital consultant says he fears children will die unless vaccinations increase.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-68293986
Map shows how many measles cases have been recorded in Notts: It is easily the highest number of suspected measles cases seen in the first five weeks of a year ...
nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/measles-outbreak-map-shows-how-9094657
Further infections confirmed: number of measles cases in Tyrol rises to 23 | Tyrolean daily newspaper online
tt.com/artikel/30875577/weitere-ansteckungen-bestaetigt-zahl-der-masernfaelle-in-tirol-steigt-auf-23
Parents urged to ensure children have measles jab as concern over outbreak grows: West Cork, Louth, and Meath are among the areas below the recommended threshold ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41326198.html
To Tyrol: Now the first confirmed case of measles in Vorarlberg | Tyrolean daily newspaper online
tt.com/artikel/30875710/nach-tirol-nun-auch-erster-bestaetigter-masernfall-in-vorarlberg
Measles: West Midlands cases 'disproportionately high': A sharp rise in numbers over the past six weeks is being driven by cases in Birmingham.
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An Alarming Rise in Measles Cases Is Being Driven By Low Vaccination Rates: Measles cases have ticked up in the U.K. following lower rates of MMR vaccination ...
nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00265-8
Why are measles cases popping up across the United States? Here’s what to know about the highly contagious virus
cnn.com/2024/01/23/health/measles-cases-xpn-wellness/
‘This is urgent’: the UK is scrambling to stem an alarming tide of measles: How did the country get from a 2017 WHO declaration that the disease had been ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/jan/24/this-is-urgent-the-uk-is-scrambling-to-stem-an-alarming-tide-of-measles
Quick Glance: New Measles Vaccination Campaign
- Over 3.4 million children under 16 are unprotected and at risk of illness, as per NHS England.
- Dame Jenny Harries urges nationwide call to action after hospitals in Birmingham reported a sharp rise in cases among children.
- The MMR vaccination for measles, mumps, and rubella is administered in two doses - the first around age one and the second around three years and four months.
- The current campaign will reach over four million parents, caregivers, and young adults via SMS, email, or letter to notify them that they or their children have missed one or both doses.
CDC issues alert that measles cases are up, urging health providers to watch for disease
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/01/26/cdc-issues-alert-measles-global/72365871007/
Are you at risk of measles amid outbreaks in pockets of US? What you need to know.
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/01/19/measles-outbreak-risks-atlanta-dc-philadelphia/72279684007/
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreaks Prompt 21-Day Isolation Measures
- Measles outbreaks in England prompt some local councils to advise isolation measures to contain the highly contagious infection.
- Staff and pupils, based on vaccination status, may be asked to stay home for up to three weeks if infected or in close contact with a measles case.
- Over 300 suspected measles cases detected in the West Midlands, prompting guidance from Birmingham City Council for unvaccinated individuals to be excluded from school or work for 21 days if in contact with a measles case.
- Barnet and Haringey Councils have notified parents that unvaccinated children deemed close contacts of a measles case could be asked to isolate for up to 21 days.
Measles: Urgent action needed to stop outbreak spreading across towns and cities, say health experts
news.sky.com/story/measles-urgent-action-needed-to-stop-outbreak-spreading-across-towns-and-cities-say-health-experts-13049979
The Philadelphia Department of Health is tracking a measles outbreak in the city, with eight confirmed cases as of Monday.
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Measles cases surge in England and Wales fuelled by vaccine hesitancy over MMR jab
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More pop-up clinics open in Sandwell after measles cases found in borough: Pop-up MMR vaccination clinics have opened in West Bromwich after measles cases were ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/sandwell/west-bromwich/2024/02/05/more-pop-up-clinics-open-in-sandwell-after-measles-cases-found-in-borough/
Quick Glance: Downplaying the Danger of Measles
- Anti-vaccine activists are spreading misinformation about the danger of measles, falsely claiming it's not dangerous.
- Despite the availability of a highly effective vaccine, the disease is spreading worldwide.
- Measles are highly contagious and can cause serious complications such as pneumonia, seizures, and brain damage.
- Health agencies warn of the well-founded danger of measles.
Measles: What to look out for and how to keep your children safe: Most of the cases have been in children under the age of 10 years with many outbreaks linked to ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24095305.measles-look-keep-children-safe/
MMR vaccine pop-up clinics in Dudley as measles cases rise: Pop-up clinics will be held across Dudley borough this month to offer the MMR vaccine to anyone who ...
halesowennews.co.uk/news/24091875.mmr-vaccine-pop-up-clinics-dudley-measles-cases-rise/
Parents in Wales asked to make sure children have measles vaccines: WALES’ chief medical officer Sir Frank Atherton is calling on parents to ensure their ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24095234.parents-wales-asked-make-sure-children-measles-vaccines/
The U.S. eliminated measles in 2000. Why is it back now?: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers to be “on alert” for ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/01/31/measles-outbreak-what-to-know-cdc/
Map shows where in Kent suspected measles cases have been found: Cases of measles have almost tripled in the past week - and our map shows how infections are ...
kentlive.news/news/health/interactive-map-shows-kent-suspected-9075474
Top Welsh medic warns of 'life changing complications' for some children from measles if parents don't act now tinyurl.com/yu5x2xpb
Interactive map shows Surrey measles hotspots and where suspected cases found: A map shows the measles infections in your Surrey area
getsurrey.co.uk/news/health/interactive-map-shows-surrey-measles-28562772
Measles: Urgent Wales call on MMR vaccine for children: Health boards in Wales are asked to target pupils in every school to boost immunisation levels.
bbc.com/news/uk-wales-68181185
More pop-up vaccination clinics being set up during half term holidays: More half-term pop-up vaccination clinics are being set up across the region to help ...
expressandstar.com/news/health/2024/02/04/more-pop-up-vaccination-clinics-being-set-up-during-half-term-holidays/
Measles: Parents told to rebook missed MMR vaccine appointments: Health bosses warn that Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool are at risk of an outbreak.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-68166433
Update: Further measles cases reported in the Kufstein and Schwaz districts - Kufstein
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Lancashire measles cases mapped as 314 new cases reported in a week in UK: Several boroughs have recorded new cases in the last week
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/lancashire-measles-cases-mapped-314-28551303
Parents urged to check their children’s ‘red books’ as UK measles cases rise: Parents are being asked to check their children’s ‘Red Book’ health records as NHS ...
lincsonline.co.uk/lincoln/parents-urged-to-check-their-children-s-red-books-as-uk-me-9351341/
Kufstein & Söll: Two confirmed cases of measles occurred in the Kufstein district - Kufstein
meinbezirk.at/kufstein/c-lokales/zwei-bestaetigte-masernfaelle-im-bezirk-kufstein-aufgetreten_a6503704
Extra MMR vaccination clinics for children in Jersey: The extra vaccination sessions are being laid on amid a rise in measles cases in the UK.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-jersey-68167086
Health leaders encourage measles vaccinations as cases rise: Health leaders in York and North Yorkshire say they are concerned that not enough people are ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24085212.health-leaders-encourage-measles-vaccinations-cases-rise/
Fears of measles spike amid low MMR rates in parts of Scotland: FEARS have been raised over more measles outbreaks in Scotland amid "shockingly" low ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24078196.fears-measles-spike-amid-low-mmr-rates-parts-scotland/
Measles: HSE urges parents to ensure children get MMR jab amid surge in cases: HSE immunisation chief says measles is preventable but 'the virus spreads very ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41319175.html
'My baby almost died with measles because of online fake news': Sophie, 27, had to spend days in hospital at her son's bedside as he fought to stay alive
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/my-baby-almost-died-measles-28508202
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