A Florida college has reported more than 40 measles cases
A measles outbreak at a private college in southwest Florida is raising new concerns about how quickly the virus can spread.
Feb 17, 2026
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How vaccines give our immune systems a home advantage
We are now approaching six years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, yet talk of vaccines and our immune systems persists in our cultural conversations—from political arenas to the dinner ...
Feb 17, 2026
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What makes measles cases an outbreak? California reports first since 2020
Eight measles cases in Northern California have been classified as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease, state health officials said. The outbreak is part of a national surge in measles cases that has the California ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Measles cases rise in North Carolina as public exposures are reported
Health officials in North Carolina are warning residents about possible measles exposure after infected people visited stores, gyms and restaurants in and around the state capital over the past week.
Feb 12, 2026
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Simple SMS 'nudge' a powerful prompt for timely vaccination
10,000 families participating in research by The Kids Research Institute Australia have demonstrated the effectiveness of a simple text message for increasing the number of children receiving their vaccinations on time. Throughout ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Measles exposures reported in DC, Disneyland, as virus activity drops in Europe
Attendees of the National March for Life rally in Washington, DC last month may have been exposed to measles.
Feb 11, 2026
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Northern California reports first measles outbreak since 2020
California reported its first confirmed measles outbreak since 2020 on Feb. 10. The highly contagious disease infected 2,276 people nationwide in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So far in ...
Feb 11, 2026
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Study finds declining perception of safety of COVID-19, flu, and MMR vaccines
In a winter marked by flu outbreaks, the persistence of COVID-19, and surges of measles cases across the United States, an Annenberg survey finds that a sizable majority of Americans think the three vaccines that combat these ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Dr. Oz urges measles shots as outbreaks grow in the U.S.
As measles outbreaks spread across the United States, a top Trump administration health official is urging families to protect themselves by getting vaccinated.
Feb 10, 2026
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Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide
Mexico's most populous state said Monday it was stepping up health screening at schools and recommended the use of face masks for students and staff as the country confronts a growing measles outbreak.
Feb 10, 2026
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