Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
West Virginia confirms first measles case since 2009
A West Virginia hospital has confirmed the first known case of measles in the state since 2009, health officials said Monday.
Apr 23, 2024
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Pediatrics
What do you know about measles and vaccination?
With measles cases rising in Canada and internationally, it is important for clinicians to understand the disease and the role of vaccination against measles. Two articles in Canadian Medical Association Journal provide succinct ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: How worried should we be about US measles outbreaks?
It's one of the most contagious viral diseases in the world—and outbreaks are popping up across the United States. More than 60 measles cases have been reported so far this year in 17 states, from Washington to Florida; ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Health
Will your old measles shot protect you from new outbreaks?
Public health officials are warning people about the danger of remaining unvaccinated against measles as the number of cases so far this year has surpassed the caseload for 2023.
Apr 2, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Millions in the UK are being urged to get vaccinations during a surge in measles cases
U.K. health officials on Monday urged millions of parents to book their children for missed measles, mumps and rubella shots during a sharp increase in the number of measles cases and the lowest vaccination rates in a decade.
Mar 27, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Understanding measles and the current outbreak
Measles used to be a common childhood illness years ago. At the beginning of this century, measles had been declared eliminated from the country. But now, measles, one of the most contagious diseases to spread, is returning ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Florida reports 11th measles case of 2024, this time linked to international travel
Florida reported another measles case on Friday, bringing the state's total to 11 cases this year amid a worldwide uptick in a highly infectious disease once thought to be eliminated in the U.S.
Mar 25, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
CDC, AMA issue calls to get vaccinated against measles
Two of America's leading health organizations are highlighting a global rise in measles cases as yet another reason for families to make sure they get the measles vaccine.
Mar 19, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Measles outbreaks have CDC tweaking travel guidelines
As millions of Americans prepare to travel abroad this summer and measles outbreaks increase worldwide, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tightened its guidance on how travelers should handle the potential ...
Mar 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Chicago migrant shelter reports measles outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has sent a team to Chicago to help contain an outbreak of measles that has sickened four.
Mar 13, 2024
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