Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & Vaccination
United States government public health agency
Measles count through mid-March surpassed last year’s total : Measles, caused by a virus lodged in the nose or throat, can spread easily when someone with the ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/03/25/measles-cases-outbreak-united-states/
CDC: Nearly a third of measles cases since 2020 happened in the past three months
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Quick Glance: CDC warns of looming measles outbreak in the US
- A report from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates a significant decline in measles immunization since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in a record high of almost 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
- With the increase in cases that could jeopardize the virus's eliminated status in the U.S., the CDC is calling for measures to boost measles immunization.
- So far, 113 measles cases have been confirmed since 2020, compared to 58 cases detected last year. The majority of measles patients since 2020 have not been vaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status.
- Experts express concerns that the rise in measles cases in the U.S. may signal a troubling trend. The CDC emphasizes the need to increase routine MMR vaccination coverage to maintain elimination.
Measles Cases are Rising. Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.: Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/well/measles-outbreak-symptoms.html
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreaks: Lifelong Protection or Need for Booster?
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of increasing measles outbreaks in the U.S. and abroad, mostly linked to international travel.
- The MMR vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella is highly effective, with two doses proving 97% effective. A single dose already provides 93% protection.
- The CDC considers you protected from measles if you either received two vaccine doses, received one dose and do not need a booster, or were born before 1957.
- Once fully vaccinated, no booster shots are required, and the two doses provide lifelong immunity. Individuals unsure of their childhood vaccination status should consult with their healthcare provider.
Older adults should get another COVID shot this spring, CDC says: A second shot could provide additional protection for an age group that remains at high risk.
axios.com/2024/02/28/covid-vaccine-booster-seniors
Quick Glance: Why Older Adults Require an Additional COVID-19 Vaccine
- According to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults should receive the COVID-19 vaccine more frequently than previously recommended. Individuals aged 65 and older are urged to get another vaccine dose in the spring or at least four months after their last dose.
- The decision is based on data presented by CDC scientists showing current high hospitalization rates for COVID-19 among seniors, with the biggest spikes occurring in those aged 75 and older. A significant portion of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are among people over 65 years old.
Why some U.S. adults may need another dose of measles vaccine: Falling vaccination rates and a sharp rise in cases are raising questions for older adults who got ...
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Quick Glance: Measles Resurgence: Key Updates for Your Practice
- Measles have returned to the US, primarily due to declining vaccination rates and increased international travel.
- The disease is highly contagious, affecting areas with low vaccination coverage, even in states with high rates.
- Vaccination rates among kindergarteners have decreased, raising concerns about increased susceptibility to outbreaks.
- Emphasis is placed on combating misinformation about vaccines and improving public understanding of the severe risks posed by measles compared to the minimal risks of vaccination.
Chicago Measles Outbreak Grows After More Cases Confirmed at Migrant Shelter: The CDC sent a team of experts to Chicago on March 12 to assess a measles outbreak ...
healthline.com/health-news/chicago-measles-outbreak-pilsen-migrant-shelter
US CDC urges measles vaccinations amid rising cases: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday issued a health advisory urging people ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-cdc-urges-measles-vaccinations-amid-rising-cases-2024-03-18/
Study: COVID-19 Vaccine Not Linked to Sudden Cardiac Death Among Young People: Cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have rarely been observed after COVID-19 ...
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-04-11/study-covid-19-vaccine-not-linked-to-sudden-cardiac-death-among-young-people
📹 REPLAY: #Measles Outbreak Vital Updates
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Measles Outbreak: Vital Updates for Your Practice
Measles Outbreak: Vital Updates for Your Practice
Measles outbreak: Florida refuses to bar unvaccinated students from school: Florida’s controversial surgeon general is drawing criticism for his handling of an ...
apnews.com/article/measles-outbreak-florida-school-ladapo-259440881f1d5e11dc69ed64ff055418
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreak: Florida Allows Unvaccinated Students in School
- Florida's controversial health director, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, is criticized for letting parents of unvaccinated children decide if their students can attend class, defying federal guidelines.
- Despite a measles outbreak at an elementary school, Florida is currently not enforcing the recommendation to exclude unvaccinated students. The school has 33 unvaccinated students, even though the vaccine is highly effective.
- The decision not to exclude unvaccinated children is facing criticism from doctors in Florida and nationwide, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, advocating for following CDC guidelines for children's safety.
- The spread of misinformation about the measles vaccine is hindering outbreak control efforts. CDC guidelines are based on decades of scientific research.
A CDC team joins the response to 7 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/cdc-team-joins-response-7-measles-cases-chicago-108085492
Measles outbreak threatens US status of ‘eliminating’ virus: The rash of measles outbreaks around the country has sparked concerns that the U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4517298-measles-outbreak-us-status-elimination/
U.S. Measles Cases in 2024 Already Surpass Last Year’s Total: It’s not quite the end of March, and the U.S. has already tallied more measles cases this year than ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240327/us-measles-cases-2024-already-surpass-last-years-total
Whooping cough surging in some countries. Why you may need a booster.: Whooping cough outbreaks in Europe, Asia and parts of the U.S. should be a reminder to get ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/whooping-cough-surging-countries-may-need-booster-rcna147848
Tracking measles cases in the United States: There have already been more reported measles cases in 2024 than there were in all of 2023 ...
cnn.com/health/measles-cases-us-dg/
Updated COVID-19 vaccines 54 percent effective against symptomatic cases: CDC: The updated COVID-19 vaccines administered this fall and winter were found to be ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4442819-updated-covid-19-vaccines-54-percent-effective-against-symptomatic-cases-cdc/
Why People Aged 65 and Older Should Get a Spring COVID Vaccine: Older people are particularly vulnerable to COVID and should get another vaccine against the ...
theconversation.com/covid-19-vaccines-cdc-says-people-ages-65-and-up-should-get-a-shot-this-spring-a-geriatrician-explains-why-its-vitally-important-224838
U.S. measles cases in 2024 have already surpassed the 2023 total: Today, 1 in 5 unvaccinated people who get measles are hospitalized, and roughly 1 to 3 out of ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/us-measles-cases-2024-so-far-rcna145013
Measles cases continue growing in Florida: More children have come down with measles in Florida after the state's surgeon general defied federal guidelines.
axios.com/2024/02/26/measles-florida-surgeon-general
CDC warns health care workers to be on alert for measles amid rising number of cases
abcnews.go.com/Health/cdc-warns-health-care-workers-alert-measles-amid/story
Another COVID variant spreads ahead of the holidays. Are you protected?: JN.1, a variant of omicron, accounts for an estimated 21% of new infections in the ...
pennlive.com/health/2023/12/another-covid-variant-spreads-ahead-of-the-holidays-are-you-protected.html
Quick Glance: JN.1 Variant: Latest on Covid Developments
- The JN.1 variant may be more transmissible, but does not cause more severe Covid cases.
- Covid cases are on the rise, driven by the JN.1 variant, according to Dr. Mandy Cohen of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- JN.1 accounts for about 21% of Covid cases in the US, up from 8% just two weeks ago, according to the CDC.
- The World Health Organization has designated JN.1 as a 'variant of interest', indicating genetic changes that could enhance its spread.
More than 150 people in West Virginia exposed to measles: Health officials : The first case of measles since 2009 was recently identified in the state.
abcnews.go.com/Health/150-people-west-virginia-exposed-measles-health-officials/story
New COVID Vaccine 54% Effective at Preventing Symptoms: The researchers took people who tested for COVID and then asked them about vaccine history ...
webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20240202/new-covid-vax-54-percent-effective-at-preventing-symptoms
Increase in Measles Cases Tied to Drop in Vaccination Rates: The recent growth in measles cases in the United States and the world is linked to declining ...
webmd.com/children/vaccines/news/20240223/increase-in-measles-cases-tied-to-drop-vaccination-rates
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.
It's no surprise there's a global measles outbreak. But the numbers are 'staggering'
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/02/08/1229540182/its-no-surprise-theres-a-global-measles-outbreak-but-the-numbers-are-staggering
CDC may recommend some people get a new Covid booster this spring: People who are most vulnerable to Covid complications, such as older people and those with ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/spring-covid-booster-cdc-recommend-rcna138971
Quick Glance: CDC Considering Spring Covid Booster for Vulnerable
- CDC may recommend a spring Covid booster for vulnerable populations.
- The spring booster would target the XBB.1.5 subvariant approved last fall.
- The vaccine is effective against the JN.1 subvariant causing most US Covid cases.
- Experts stress importance of making booster available despite low current vaccination rate.
CDC panel recommends COVID-19 booster for people over age 65: The recommendation must be approved by CDC Director Mandy Cohen and the additional dose should be ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/28/metro/cdc-recommends-booster/
CDC: Older adults should get COVID-19 booster shot: The recommendation comes ahead of a likely summer wave of COVID-19 infections that has occurred in past years ...
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/02/28/cdc-older-adults-covid-19-booster-shot/72779378007/
Measles explained: Learn about symptoms and vaccines to protect you against the contagious disease
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-symptoms-severity-treatment-rcna140532
Is it too late to get a flu or COVID shot?: After weeks of mounting respiratory illnesses, things are finally showing signs of trending in the right direction ...
wgnradio.com/health/dr-jeffrey-kopin-is-it-too-late-to-get-a-flu-or-covid-shot/
Expect COVID-19 vaccine to operate like flu shot, with a new round in the fall: The CDC has fresh guidance on COVID-19 vaccines and isolation needs ...
cleveland.com/metro/2024/03/expect-covid-19-vaccine-to-operate-like-flu-shot-with-a-new-round-in-the-fall.html
New COVID Vaccine 54% Effective at Preventing Symptoms: The researchers took people who tested for COVID and then asked them about vaccine history ...
webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20240202/new-covid-vax-54-percent-effective-at-preventing-symptoms
Measles outbreaks are occurring in some pockets of the US. Here's why doctors are concerned
abcnews.go.com/Health/measles-outbreaks-occurring-pockets-us-doctors-concerned/story
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.
Europe Faces a Measles Outbreak: When vaccinations begin to lag, as they did during the pandemic, measles is often the first disease to resurge ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/24/health/measles-europe.html
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.
With a new Covid-19 variant on the rise, here’s how to stay safe this holiday season
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Covid Variant JN.1 Now Accounts for Nearly Half of U.S. Cases: Here’s what to know about the coronavirus variant, which was first detected in the United States ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/27/well/live/jn1-covid-variant.html
Quick Glance: New Covid Strain JN.1 Dominates US Cases
- The JN.1 strain accounts for almost half of Covid cases in the US and is rapidly spreading.
- It's unclear whether the increase in Covid cases is driven by the JN.1 strain or other factors like holiday travel.
- Experts continue to recommend protective measures such as wearing masks, improved indoor ventilation, and the latest Covid vaccine as preliminary research shows the updated vaccines are effective against JN.1.
U.S. Measles Outbreak: The 17 States Reporting Cases: Data shows that cases are close to the number of total cases reported in 2023.
forbes.com/sites/caileygleeson/2024/03/13/us-measles-outbreak-the-17-states-reporting-cases/
As winter virus activity picks up, CDC warns of 'urgent need' to boost vaccine coverage
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/winter-virus-activity-picks-cdc-warns-urgent-need-boost-vaccine-covera-rcna129730
Peds Immunization Schedule Includes New RSV, Mpox Vaccines, and More: Updated CDC guidance includes several new vaccines for children.
medscape.com/viewarticle/998743
Mpox cases nearly double what they were at the same time last year: There is a national year-to-date estimate of 511 cases as of mid-March.
abcnews.go.com/Health/mpox-cases-double-same-time-year/story
Latest COVID shots are 54% effective against symptomatic infection in adults, CDC says
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/02/02/covid-vaccine-shots-symptomatic-infection-cdc-study/72449313007/
How uninsured adults can still get vaccinated against COVID: To address disproportionately low levels of COVID vaccine protection among adults who are uninsured ...
pbs.org/newshour/health/how-uninsured-adults-can-still-get-vaccinated-against-covid
Can you get measles as an adult? What to know amid uptick in cases: The CDC has warned of an uptick in measles cases over the last two months.
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4437892-can-you-get-measles-as-an-adult-what-to-know-amid-uptick-in-cases/
Still haven’t gotten flu shot, COVID booster, RSV vaccine? Now is the time, CDC says
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Measles Cases and Deaths Climb Across the Globe: The virus sickened an estimated nine million people worldwide in 2022, most of them children.
nytimes.com/2023/11/16/well/measles-cases-deaths.html
Kindergarten vaccination exemptions at highest level ever: The percentage of kindergartners whose parents opted them out of school-required vaccinations rose to ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4303097-kindergarten-vaccination-exemptions-record-level/
5 Things to know for Dec. 15: Israel, Vaccines, European Union, Storms, Train collision
cnn.com/2023/12/15/us/5-things-to-know-for-dec-15-israel-vaccines-european-union-storms-train-collision/
Commentary: Vaccine fatigue leaves Singapore vulnerable to falling ill: Vaccine fatigue and holiday activities contribute to a challenging healthcare scenario ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/covid-new-year-gatherings-vaccine-fatigue-hesitancy-boosters-increase-infections-4015816
Flu, COVID cases rising, could get worse over holidays: CDC: U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks ...
apnews.com/article/flu-covid19-variant-cdc-f382233d2d15301c75c7d3b3ba82c800
Warning as monkeypox cases on the rise again: Mpox is on the rise in the US, with almost double the number of cases compared to this time last year. However ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/02/warning-monkeypox-cases-rise-20571337/
Childhood vaccination exemptions reach their highest level ever in US: The proportion of U.S. kindergartners exempted from school vaccination requirements has ...
chicagotribune.com/people/health/vaccination-exemptions-20231109-ukpr2hiaqra5tk3uyc7rrroc4y-story.html
Covid Variant JN.1 Now Accounts for Nearly Half of U.S. Cases: Here’s what to know about the coronavirus variant, which was first detected in the United States ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/27/well/live/jn1-covid-variant.html
Respiratory virus activity is high or increasing in most parts of the US and it still hasn’t peaked
cnn.com/2023/12/15/health/high-respiratory-virus-activity-cdc-data/
After winter holidays, respiratory virus activity continues to build across the US
cnn.com/2024/01/08/health/holiday-surge-respiratory-viruse-flu-covid-rsv/
You can get Covid-19 and flu vaccines at the same time, but should you? What the science says
cnn.com/2023/11/24/health/covid-19-flu-vaccines-same-time/
Flu hospital visits hit four-year high: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/12/27/2003811225
In November, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched the first-ever continental coordination mechanism for community health ... Show more
It’s not too late to get vaccinated, as the holidays – and respiratory virus season – ramp up
cnn.com/2023/12/08/health/respiratory-virus-vaccination-before-holidays/
How to stay safe this holiday with new Covid sub-variant cases on the rise: The CDC recommends that Americans get vaccines for flu, Covid-19 and RSV for the ...
independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-holiday-isolate-flu-rsv-b2468396.html
How the new CDC director is hoping to rebuild American's trust in science: After the pandemic hurt many people's perception of the CDC, the new director, Dr ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/15/us/politics/mandy-cohen-cdc-director.html
Emerging COVID variant is spreading ahead of the holidays. Are you still protected?
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The New Vaccines to Get in 2024: New vaccine recommendations for adults and children include RSV shots, a new meningitis vaccine, and the latest COVID-19 jab.
time.com/6554595/vaccine-guidelines-adults-kids/
Yes, a Lot of People Are Getting Sick Right Now: The spread of the flu, COVID, and RSV has driven respiratory-illness activity to high levels in New York City ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/12/yes-a-lot-of-people-are-sick-right-now.html
Despite New R.S.V. Shots, Most Older Adults Remain Unvaccinated: Health officials say people 60 and older should talk with their doctors about the vaccines.
nytimes.com/2023/12/06/well/live/rsv-vaccine-seniors.html
Why haven’t more older adults gotten the RSV vaccine?: RSV sends up to 160,000 people over 65 to hospitals every year. But just 15 percent have received the ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/09/health/rsv-vaccine-adults.html/
CDC Reports Record High Rate Of Vaccine Exemptions For Kindergartners: The increase could spell trouble for kids who, without the proper inoculations ...
huffpost.com/entry/cdc-report-vaccine-exemption-children_n_654d52d6e4b09c9500a97d19
What To Know About Rapidly Spreading ‘Pirola’ Covid Variant BA.2.86—And If Vaccines Offer Protection
forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2023/11/28/what-to-know-about-rapidly-spreading-pirola-covid-variant-ba286-and-if-vaccines-offer-protection/
Measles Cases Continue to Crop Up in the U.S.: Officials have asked health care providers to be on the lookout for symptoms of measles.
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-05/measles-cases-continue-to-crop-up-across-the-u-s
Pregnant people have hit hurdles for RSV shot: Some pregnant patients who were eager to get vaccinated to protect their babies against RSV instead met with ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-12-13/rsv-vaccine-pregnant-people-hard-to-find
Ask the Pediatrician: What vaccines does my child need by age 6?: We know from decades of research, in millions of children, that the vaccines work best at these ...
chicagotribune.com/people/health/vaccines-child-20240104-r4b2icir7bei7gwjfswib7l5m4-story.html
Older Californians now eligible for another COVID-19 vaccine dose: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that seniors 65 and older get a ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-13/older-californians-now-eligible-for-another-covid-19-vaccine-dose
Getting Covid and flu vaccines together is better, study suggests: Research involving Massachusetts healthcare workers shows higher levels of antibodies in group ...
theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/15/covid-flu-vaccine-same-time-study
Here’s Where Vaccination Rates Stand Among Covid, Flu, RSV Shots Ahead Of The Holidays—And Why Experts Say You Should Get Yours Soon
forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2023/11/17/heres-where-vaccination-rates-stand-among-covid-flu-rsv-shots-ahead-of-the-holidays-and-why-experts-say-you-should-get-yours-soon/
New coronavirus variant JN.1 likely partly to blame for: Coronavirus transmission is once again spiking in California entering the winter holiday season — and ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-12-23/why-the-new-coronavirus-strain-jn-1-may-be-behind-californias-covid-uptick
Cases of mpox 'far outpacing' last year's numbers: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that more than 570 cases of mpox have been ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/health/mpox-cases-far-outpacing-last-28928361
Measles outbreak in Chicago: What to know about the virus: Here is what to know about the measles outbreak: what it is, symptoms and information about the MMR ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/27/measles-outbreak-in-chicago-what-to-know-about-the-virus/
Measles explained: Learn about symptoms and vaccines to protect you against the contagious disease
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-symptoms-severity-treatment-rcna140532
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.
New CDC report outlines disparities in accessibility of COVID vaccine sites. How did Pittsburgh do?
post-gazette.com/news/health/2024/04/16/covid-vaccine-accessibility-cdc/stories/202404120079
Why you and your family need a flu shot this year: The current population-level immunity to influenza is lower than usual because the public had lower rates of ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/family/2023/11/13/why-you-and-your-family-need-a-flu-shot-this-year
Are you 65-plus? Here's a rundown on recommended vaccines and how Medicare covers them
oklahoman.com/story/lifestyle/2024/04/09/a-rundown-of-recommended-vaccines-and-medicare-coverage-savvy-senior/73202561007/
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