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Toddler dies as measles outbreak hits German capital

A toddler has died of measles in the German capital, health authorities said Monday, amid the country's worst outbreak in years and an intense debate about steps to boost vaccinations.

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Measles can rob a child's sight, doctors warn

(HealthDay)—In the midst of the current resurgence of measles across the United States, many people may still believe it's a harmless, transient disease.

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How vaccines change the way we think about disease

The news on the current measles outbreak contains plenty of reminders that measles causes brain damage, pneumonia, hearing loss and death. A few lone voices have spoken up to say measles isn't that serious, including an Arizona ...

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CDC: Biggest rise in recent measles cases in illinois

(HealthDay)—The number of measles cases in the United States has reached 141 patients in 17 states and the District of Columbia, federal health officials reported Tuesday.

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Simulation brings facts to measles outbreak and vaccination debate

To bring facts and clarity to the public debate about immunization in light of the recent measles outbreak, the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health today unveiled a computer simulation that explores ...

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Canada warns of measles at Christian youth event

Canadian health officials warned Monday that a person with measles may have spread the virus at a recent large gathering of Christian youth in Toronto.

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Amid measles outbreak, few rules on teacher vaccinations

While much of the attention in the ongoing measles outbreak has focused on student vaccination requirements and exemptions, less attention has been paid to another group in the nation's classrooms: Teachers and staff members, ...

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