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Why Measles Outbreaks in the U.S. Are Happening, and How Vaccination Keeps Us Safe
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Measles outbreak 2024: CDC map and tracker shows cases have already surpassed all of 2023
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Why Measles Outbreaks in the U.S. Are Happening, and How Vaccination Keeps Us Safe
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Measles outbreak 2024: CDC map and tracker shows cases have already surpassed all of 2023
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CDC Issues Health Alert Amid Rising Measles Cases, Urges Vaccination: Health officials at the CDC and American Medical Association are urging vaccination against ...
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CDC Issues Health Alert Amid Rising Measles Cases, Urges Vaccination
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not a harmless childhood disease: under no circumstances should measles be underestimated - Upper Austria
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not a harmless childhood disease: under no circumstances should measles be ...
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My daughter died because of measles years after she caught it - don't let the same happen to you, a grieving mum appeals
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My daughter died because of measles years after she caught it - don't let ...
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My daughter died because of measles years after she caught it - don't let the same happen to you, a grieving mum appeals
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My daughter died because of measles years after she caught it - don't let ...
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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 ...
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Chicago Measles Outbreak Grows After More Cases Confirmed at Migrant ...
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Covid vaccines not associated with sudden cardiac death in young people: US CDC : The United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on ...
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Covid vaccines not associated with sudden cardiac death in young people: ...
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A morte evitável por sarampo em Hildesheim: Em 2019, registou-se um surto invulgar de sarampo em Hildesheim. Uma jovem mãe morreu. Uma análise detalhada dos ...
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A morte evitável por sarampo em Hildesheim
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4 things you should know about measles amid an uptick in cases: The U.S. eliminated measles in 2000, but there’s been an uptick in cases in recent years.
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4 things you should know about measles amid an uptick in cases
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Measles outbreak threatens US status of ‘eliminating’ virus: The rash of measles outbreaks around the country has sparked concerns that the U.S ...
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Measles outbreak threatens US status of ‘eliminating’ virus
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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 ...
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Whooping cough surging in some countries. Why you may need a booster.
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Tracking measles cases in the United States: There have already been more reported measles cases in 2024 than there were in all of 2023 ...
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Tracking measles cases in the United States
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Florida school’s measles outbreak points to growing danger amid vaccine skepticism
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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.
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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 ...
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Updated COVID-19 vaccines 54 percent effective against symptomatic cases: ...
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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 ...
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Why People Aged 65 and Older Should Get a Spring COVID Vaccine
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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 ...
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U.S. measles cases in 2024 have already surpassed the 2023 total
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Measles cases continue growing in Florida: More children have come down with measles in Florida after the state's surgeon general defied federal guidelines.
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Measles cases continue growing in Florida
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Measles outbreaks a wake-up call for the unvaccinated : The United Kingdom is facing a measles outbreak, while cases have also popped up in a few U.S ...
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Measles outbreaks a wake-up call for the unvaccinated 
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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 ...
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Another COVID variant spreads ahead of the holidays. Are you protected?
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.
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Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Here’s why misinformation about the vaccine persists today
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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.
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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 ...
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CDC may recommend some people get a new Covid booster this spring
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.
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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 ...
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CDC panel recommends COVID-19 booster for people over age 65
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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 ...
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CDC: Older adults should get COVID-19 booster shot
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Measles case count up to 41 across 16 states, CDC reports: At least 41 measles cases have been reported in 16 states since the start of the year ...
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Measles case count up to 41 across 16 states, CDC reports
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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 ...
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Is it too late to get a flu or COVID shot?
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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 ...
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Expect COVID-19 vaccine to operate like flu shot, with a new round in the ...
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Doctors' group offers free measles vaccines in Philadelphia to fight outbreak: At least eight cases have been confirmed in the city since December.
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Doctors' group offers free measles vaccines in Philadelphia to fight ...
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.
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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.
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More than 150 people in West Virginia exposed to measles: Health officials ...
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Measles Warning Signs Growing: How Concerned Should We Be?: Throughout the COVID pandemic, what was happening in Europe foretold what we could expect here ...
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Measles Warning Signs Growing: How Concerned Should We Be?
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ECDC warns of renewed increase in vaccine-preventable diseases: Solna - After declining during the COVID-19 pandemic, the numbers of vaccine-preventable diseases ...
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ECDC warns of renewed increase in vaccine-preventable diseases
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Possible measles exposure at Indiana children's museum during total eclipse event, officials say
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Possible measles exposure at Indiana children's museum during total ...
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With a new Covid-19 variant on the rise, here’s how to stay safe this holiday season
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With a new Covid-19 variant on the rise, here’s how to stay safe this ...
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Interview: Puncturing Misconceptions About Vaccine Hesitancy: According to pediatrician David M. Higgins, parental vaccine hesitancy is not nearly as widespread ...
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Interview: Puncturing Misconceptions About Vaccine Hesitancy
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U.S. Measles Outbreak: The 17 States Reporting Cases: Data shows that cases are close to the number of total cases reported in 2023.
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U.S. Measles Outbreak: The 17 States Reporting Cases
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As winter virus activity picks up, CDC warns of 'urgent need' to boost vaccine coverage
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As winter virus activity picks up, CDC warns of 'urgent need' to boost ...
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Measles Cases are Rising. Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.: Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.
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Measles Cases are Rising. Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.
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More measles vaccinations after compulsory vaccination: Augsburg - Four years after the introduction of the Measles Protection Act, the number of unvaccinated ...
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More measles vaccinations after compulsory vaccination
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Mpox infections double last year's rate - UPI.com: Mpox cases in the U.S. are double what they were last year at this time, and transmission rates are on ...
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Mpox infections double last year's rate - UPI.com
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Latest COVID shots are 54% effective against symptomatic infection in adults, CDC says
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Latest COVID shots are 54% effective against symptomatic infection in ...
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How uninsured adults can still get vaccinated against COVID: To address disproportionately low levels of COVID vaccine protection among adults who are uninsured ...
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How uninsured adults can still get vaccinated against COVID
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Adults should also check their measles vaccination coverage: Dusseldorf - The family doctor and the North Rhine General Practitioners Association warns of the ...
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Adults should also check their measles vaccination coverage
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What to know about the recent measles outbreak, and signs to watch for: U.S. cases of measles, which can cause symptoms like fever, coughs and rashes, are rising ...
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What to know about the recent measles outbreak, and signs to watch for
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Still haven’t gotten flu shot, COVID booster, RSV vaccine? Now is the time, CDC says
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Still haven’t gotten flu shot, COVID booster, RSV vaccine? Now is the time ...
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Children 'suffering needlessly' due to lower vaccine uptake and measles spike: Experts said vaccines had become a ‘victim of their own success’.
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Children 'suffering needlessly' due to lower vaccine uptake and measles ...
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Measles cases increased by 18 percent globally in 2022: CDC: Measles cases around the world jumped by 18 percent in 2022 due to low vaccination rates ...
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Measles cases increased by 18 percent globally in 2022: CDC
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5 Things to know for Dec. 15: Israel, Vaccines, European Union, Storms, Train collision
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5 Things to know for Dec. 15: Israel, Vaccines, European Union, Storms ...
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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 ...
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An Alarming Rise in Measles Cases Is Being Driven By Low Vaccination Rates
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Commentary: Vaccine fatigue leaves Singapore vulnerable to falling ill: Vaccine fatigue and holiday activities contribute to a challenging healthcare scenario ...
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Commentary: Vaccine fatigue leaves Singapore vulnerable to falling ill
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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 ...
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Warning as monkeypox cases on the rise again
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Childhood vaccination exemptions reach their highest level ever in US: The proportion of U.S. kindergartners exempted from school vaccination requirements has ...
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Childhood vaccination exemptions reach their highest level ever in US