Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Infectious diseases A-Z: Why the measles virus is so contagious
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through coughing or sneezing.
Apr 16, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Australia ramps up measles warnings as cases jump
Australia on Monday launched a major education campaign to encourage its residents, particularly those travelling overseas, to get vaccinated against measles as a sudden spike in cases amid a global resurgence causes alarm.
Apr 8, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A lesson for the U.S. measles outbreak—vaccines don't just protect you, they protect everyone around you
Washington is in the midst of the worst measles outbreak in the state in more than 20 years, the disease spreading quickly among growing ranks of people who chose not to vaccinate themselves or their children. But Brandon ...
Feb 14, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Florida urges vaccinations after 3 measles cases reported
Health officials are urging parents to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles after three cases of the disease were reported in a Florida county, among more than 100 cases throughout the U.S. this year.
Aug 16, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Measles outbreak grows in L.A despite California's strict new vaccination law
Six months after California's strict vaccine law took effect, a measles outbreak has infected 20 people, most of them in Los Angeles County, prompting a search for others who may have been exposed to the highly contagious ...
Jan 23, 2017
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Lack of immunity poses greater threats as children grow older, according to study
Before vaccines, a kid didn't have to wait very long before catching diseases like the measles. Now that most people are protected against those former childhood killers, an unvaccinated person could go years or even decades ...
Jun 8, 2015
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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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Measles outbreak that began at Disneyland grows to 87 cases
A measles outbreak that originated at Disneyland has grown to 87 cases.
Jan 27, 2015
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Tanzania launches giant measles vaccination drive
Tanzania on Saturday launched its biggest ever campaign against measles and rubella aimed protecting 21 million children from the potentially fatal diseases.
Oct 19, 2014
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Immunology
Researchers identify how the immune system distinguishes viral from endogenous RNAs
When viruses infect cells, they take control of cellular metabolism and hijack cellular resources for the production of viral proteins. This process is dependent on viral RNA molecules that are delivered directly to (in the ...
Apr 23, 2014
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