Child dies from complication of measles contracted years earlier
A school-age child has died from a rare complication of measles contracted in infancy, Los Angeles County health officials said Thursday.
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A warm, wet spring means more mosquitoes. How to protect yourself from the diseases they spread
Mosquito bites are annoying. They can also have deadly consequences. So what diseases do mosquitoes in Australia carry?
Sep 2, 2025
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'Spatial emanators' offer yearlong malaria protection as WHO issues new recommendation supporting their use
A relatively new class of insecticide that can be disseminated on something the size of a sheet of paper offers protection for up to a year against mosquitoes that spread malaria, as well as dengue, West Nile, yellow fever, ...
Aug 27, 2025
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Horseflies and wasps and jellyfish: How to stay safe from stings and bites this summer
Despite the glorious arrival of summer, there's definitely a sting in the season's tail—quite literally. Even in the UK, it's not just sunburn we need to watch out for. From nettles to jellyfish, summer brings a full cast ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Targeting viral enzymes to strengthen brain immunity against HSV-1
Infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) can lead to HSV-1 encephalitis—a rare but deadly condition that inflames the brain. Despite decades of research, treatment options for this disease remain limited.
Jun 3, 2025
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Mosquito season begins in South Florida: Is climate change making it worse?
As Miami-Dade marks the unofficial beginning of mosquito season with an event to help residents "Fight the Bite", the Herald spoke to the head of the Mosquito Control Division, Dr. John-Paul Mutebi, to answer readers' questions ...
May 8, 2025
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What are the symptoms of measles? How long does the vaccine last? Experts answer 6 key questions
So far in 2025 (as of May 1), 70 cases of measles have been notified in Australia, with all states and territories except Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory having recorded at least one case. Most infections have ...
May 4, 2025
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Long-term measles health risks include immune amnesia, brain swelling and hearing loss, experts say
Measles is more than a rash, runny nose and a fever—it can cause brain swelling, blindness and wipe out the immune system's memory, leaving unvaccinated children, and even adults, vulnerable to infection long after recovery.
Apr 17, 2025
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Experts stress importance of vaccination amidst measles outbreaks
Pediatric infectious diseases experts stress the importance of vaccination against measles, one of the most contagious viruses, which is once more spreading in the United States. In the article published in Pediatrics, they ...
Apr 15, 2025
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Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage—a virologist explains
The measles outbreak that began in west Texas in late January 2025 continues to grow, with 400 confirmed cases in Texas and more than 50 in New Mexico and Oklahoma as of March 28.
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