Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Disney-linked measles outbreak soon to be over in California
A measles outbreak that began at Disneyland and reignited debate about vaccinations is nearing an end.
Apr 15, 2015
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How science and storytelling influence the debate over vaccines
If there is a silver lining to the measles outbreaks in the U.S., it's that the risk of getting sick might lessen opposition to vaccines that protect against infectious diseases. Moving that pendulum will depend in part on ...
Apr 9, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Roll over Ebola: measles is the deadly new threat
The people of Monrovia's Peace Island ghetto, refugees of civil war who found themselves suddenly overwhelmed and outmanoeuvred by the deadly Ebola epidemic, are used to life under siege.
Mar 23, 2015
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Pediatrics
Low vaccination rates fuel the 2015 measles outbreak
Inadequate vaccine coverage is likely a driving force behind the ongoing Disneyland measles outbreak, according to calculations by a research team at Boston Children's Hospital. Their report, based on epidemiological data ...
Mar 16, 2015
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German biologist who denies measles virus exists ordered to pay
A German biologist who promised to pay 100,000 euros to anyone who could prove that the measles was indeed a virus was ordered by a court on Thursday to hand over the money.
Mar 12, 2015
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More americans support vaccines: poll
(HealthDay)—In the wake of the measles outbreak that has generated headlines for months, more Americans now say they have positive feelings toward childhood vaccinations, according to a new HealthDay/Harris Poll.
Mar 12, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Canada measles outbreak spreads
A measles outbreak linked to a flareup of the virus in the United States has spiked in neighboring Canada's Quebec province to 119 cases, health officials said Wednesday.
Mar 11, 2015
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Health
Vaccinate against measles
Future outbreaks of measles can only be prevented by vaccination.
Mar 9, 2015
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Seth Mnookin on vaccination and public health
Seth Mnookin, an assistant professor of science writing and associate director of MIT's Graduate Program in Science Writing, is the author of "The Panic Virus: The True Story Behind the Vaccine-Autism Controversy" (Simon ...
Mar 2, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UN health agency urges Europe to step up measles vaccination
(AP)—The World Health Organization is urging Europe to step up measles vaccination efforts as countries report thousands of cases of the disease.
Feb 25, 2015
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