Vaccination
Is the mumps vaccine becoming less effective?
(HealthDay)—Children and teenagers vaccinated against the mumps virus have accounted for one-third of infections in recent years, a new U.S. government study finds.
Dec 2, 2021
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Health
Immunizations are for college kids, too
(Medical Xpress) -- Most parents take their young children regularly for immunization shots that protect against polio, diphtheria, measles, mumps and other diseases. But many do not consider that their college-age children ...
Jul 12, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Kids' diseases' now hitting adults
(HealthDay)—Chickenpox befell Angelina Jolie this week, preventing the actress-turned-director from attending the premiere of her new film.
Dec 16, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Healthcare cuts strongly linked to the resurgence of measles
Recent trends show that primary reason for the measles outbreak affecting several European countries is the decline in vaccination coverage. The spread of anti-scientific theories has been blamed, but it's not the only reason.
Sep 13, 2018
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Pediatrics
Kids can roll up their sleeves—again—for mumps protection
(HealthDay)—When it comes to mumps prevention, an extra jab may do the trick.
Feb 6, 2018
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Anxious British parents queue for vaccines as measles rages
Fears about the purported side effects once sent British parents running from vaccinations against measles. But now an outbreak of the potentially deadly disease in one city has brought them back in droves.
Apr 28, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Britain probes first suspected measles death since 2008 (Update)
Public health officials said Friday they were investigating the first suspected death from measles in Britain in five years, after an outbreak blamed on a campaign against vaccinations.
Apr 19, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mumps outbreak at Ohio State grows to 23 cases
Health officials say 23 cases of mumps are confirmed in an outbreak at Ohio State University. Eighteen students and a staff member are among those infected.
Mar 17, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Potential New Jersey mumps outbreak prompts investigation
Health officials in New Jersey are investigating a possible outbreak of the mumps. A cluster of cases of the contagious virus quickly spread among an eight-person family in Hunterdon County, the state department of health ...
Mar 7, 2024
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16 cases of mumps reported in Ohio State outbreak
Public health officials say 16 mumps cases have been confirmed in an outbreak at Ohio State University.
Mar 10, 2014
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