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U.S. Measles Cases Reach 125, Surpassing Recent Peak in 2022
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2024
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Measles infections continue to spread across the country, with 125 cases now reported in 18 states, new U.S. government data shows.
That is more cases than were reported in all of 2022, the most recent annual peak for measles infections, the U.S. Centers ...
Spike in Measles Cases Could Threaten Elimination Status in U.S.: CDC
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2024
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More than 100 measles cases have already been reported in the United States this year, a significant increase over previous years that threatens the country's attempts to eliminate the illness, federal health officials warned Thursday.
A total of 338 measles cases were...
CDC, AMA Issue Calls to Get Vaccinated Against Measles
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2024
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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...
Measles Outbreaks Have CDC Tweaking Travel Guidelines
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2024
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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 health threat.
Americans planning to fly to...
Measles Cases Climb to 4 at Chicago Migrant Shelter Outbreak
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2024
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As the number of measles cases at a migrant shelter in Chicago climbed to four on Monday, a team from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has headed to that city to help contain the outbreak.
Vaccines Protect You & Your Kids From Measles: FDA
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 4, 2024
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As new outbreaks of measles -- a once nearly eliminated illness in the United States -- continue to emerge, experts remind Americans that there's an easy way to stop infection: Get vaccinated.
"Measles spreads so easily that if one person has it, 90% of the people close ...
What Is Measles, and How Can I Shield Myself & My Family?
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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Once thought to be a bygone disease, measles is making a comeback in the United States and globally as folks shun a safe, surefire way to prevent it: The measles vaccine.
Florida Surgeon General Defies CDC Guidance Amid School Measles Outbreak
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2024
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Amid an outbreak of measles at a Florida elementary school, the state's surgeon general has defied federal health guidance and told parents it's up to them whether they want to keep their unvaccinated child home to avoid infection.
WHO Reports 79% Increase in Measles Cases Worldwide
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 21, 2024
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Measles cases around the globe have climbed 79%, with over 300,000 cases reported last year, World Health Organization officials said Tuesday.
The U.N. health agency said it did not yet have a tally for measles deaths in 2023, but it expects that number will also rise.
In Rare Cases, Measles Mutates in Brain and Kills
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 26, 2023
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Measles is incredibly contagious, and outbreaks are more common now as people decide against vaccinating their kids.
Now, a case involving a rare but fatal brain disease caused by the measles virus may make some rethink that decision.
The patient caught measles as ...
Measles Cases Surge Worldwide, Killing 136,000 Last Year
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 16, 2023
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Measles deaths are surging worldwide, prompted by a wave of infections among unvaccinated children, public health experts say.
Deaths from measles increased by 43% globally in 2022 compared to the year before, resulting from an 18% increase in measles cases, the World He...
Measles Outbreak in Ohio Declared Over After 85 Cases
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- February 6, 2023
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A central Ohio measles outbreak among children who were not fully vaccinated is now over, public health officials announced Saturday.
Columbus Health declared the outbreak finish...
Too Few Kids Are Getting Recommended Vaccines, CDC Warns
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2023
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Vaccinations among kindergarteners declined for the second year in a row, leaving hundreds of thousands of young children vulnerable to dangerous infectious diseases, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.
About 93% of kindergarteners had their required vaccinations du...
Measles Outbreak in Ohio Infects 82 Kids, Most of Them Unvaccinated
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 30, 2022
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A measles outbreak in central Ohio has now infected at least 82 children.
Most of those impacted by the outbreak have been under the age of 5, state officials
More Than a Third of U.S. Parents Now Oppose Routine School Vaccinations
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2022
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The pandemic's focus on vaccines may have had a big downside: While kids have long been required to get certain shots to attend public school, a growing number of their parents now oppose these requirements, a new poll finds.
About 35% of parents now say childhood vaccin...
25 Million Kids Missed Routine Vaccinations Worldwide in 2021
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 15, 2022
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Roughly 25 million children around the world missed critical vaccinations during 2021, as the pandemic continued to disrupt routine medical care, a new report from the World Health Organization and U...
Childhood Vaccination Rates Slipped During Pandemic: CDC
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2022
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Many kindergartners fell behind on their childhood vaccinations during the pandemic, U.S. health officials warned Thursday.
The drop has not been precipitous: About 94% of kindergarteners had their required vaccines during the 2020-2021 school year, a drop of about one p...
WHO, CDC Warn of Measles Threat After 22 Million Infants Miss Shots During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt and Robin Foster
- November 11, 2021
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The world faces an increased risk of a measles outbreak because 22 million infants did not get their measles shots last year due to the pandemic, the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Wednesday.
They said that 3 million ...
Driven by Anti-Vaxxers, Measles Outbreaks Cost Everyone Money
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2021
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A single measles outbreak cost one U.S. county $3.4 million, a new government study estimates, underscoring the societal burden of inadequate vaccination rates.
The outbreak occurred in Clark County, Wash., in early 2019, and ultimately infected 71 people -- mostly child...
Vaccines Saved 37 Million Lives, Mostly Children, Over Past Two Decades
- Robert Preidt
- February 4, 2021
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They're medical miracles: A new report finds that vaccines against 10 major diseases prevented 37 million deaths between 2000 and 2019 in low- and middle-income countries worldwide, with young children benefiting most.
Vaccinations are also projected to prevent a total o...
Could the MMR Vaccine Help Prevent COVID-19? New Trial May Tell
- Steven Reinberg
- September 4, 2020
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A new clinical trial will try to determine whether the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine can protect health care workers from being infected with COVID-19.
Hundreds of millions of people have received the MMR vaccine since it was developed nearly 50 years ago....
In NYC at Least, Routine Child Vaccinations Rebound After Lockdown
- E.J. Mundell
- July 30, 2020
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After the COVID-19 pandemic had millions of New Yorkers in lockdown, the rate of routine child vaccinations plummeted -- as it did in cities across the United States.
That had pediatricians worried that a second wave of illness outbreaks -- measles, whooping cough, m...
About 1 in 15 Parents 'Hesitant' About Child Vaccines: Survey
- Robert Preidt
- June 15, 2020
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One-quarter of U.S. parents are hesitant about seasonal flu shots for their kids, and roughly 1 in 15 feel the same way about routine childhood vaccinations, a nationwide study finds.
The issue has gained added urgency this year, as fears around coronavirus keep many...
Last Year's NYC Measles Outbreak Has Lessons for COVID Crisis
- Amy Norton
- June 2, 2020
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In a finding that could help guide the response to the coronavirus pandemic, new research shows that a measles outbreak that struck New York City last year could have been much worse if the city had not launched a vaccine campaign.
The measles outbreak -- the largest...
Study Confirms Safety, Effectiveness of Children's Vaccines
- Robert Preidt
- April 23, 2020
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Vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox) are highly effective and do not cause autism, say researchers who reviewed 138 studies that included 23 million children.
"In terms of safety, we know from previous studies all around the world that the ...
Social Media Stokes Myths About Vaccines
- Robert Preidt
- February 24, 2020
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Nearly 1 in 5 American adults has mistaken beliefs about vaccines, and misinformation is more common among those who rely on social media than on traditional media, a new study finds.
Researchers surveyed nearly 2,500 adults nationwide in the spring and fall of 2019,...
Measles Complications Can Affect Every Organ: Study
- Robert Preidt
- February 18, 2020
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Hepatitis, appendicitis and viral meningitis are among the serious complications that can occur when you get the measles, doctors warn in a new report.
The study -- which outlines cases involving three adults who developed major complications -- is also a reminder of...
Vaping, Opioids and 'Anti-Vaxxers' Top Health Stories of 2019
- HealthDay Editors
- December 31, 2019
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The scourge of addiction among Americans young and old made big headlines in 2019, as did one big change in heart health guidelines.
Here are the top health stories of the past year, as compiled by editors at HealthDay.
Vaping takes hold, and new ...
Vaccinations Rose After California Curbed Exemptions
- Amy Norton
- December 23, 2019
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If new research is any indication, tougher vaccine exemption laws work.
After California eliminated nonmedical exemptions from vaccinations in 2016, the number of children receiving recommended immunizations rose -- especially in counties where "vaccine hesitancy" ru...
Many Kids Traveling Overseas Aren't Vaccinated Against Measles
- Steven Reinberg
- December 9, 2019
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Many American kids aren't vaccinated against measles before they travel overseas to areas where the disease is endemic, a new study finds.
Nearly 60% of these children hadn't received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination before going abroad. This year, th...
Infants May Not Be as Immune to Measles as Thought
- Elizabeth Heubeck
- November 21, 2019
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A surprising new study upends the notion that antibodies passed from mother to fetus protect infants from measles for as much as a year.
In fact, infants' immunity wanes much more rapidly than once thought, researchers report in the December issue of Pediatrics
As Disease Outbreaks Tied to 'Anti-Vaxxers' Rise, States Take Action
- Robert Preidt
- November 19, 2019
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Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases are on the across rise in the United States, often fueled by "anti-vaxxer" parents reluctant to immunize their kids.
However, states are countering these trends with laws to boost childhood vaccination rates and safeguard chi...
Measles Leaves People More Vulnerable to Future Infections
- Dennis Thompson
- October 31, 2019
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People who contract measles aren't out of the woods after their rash fades and their fever subsides.
They're then more vulnerable to other bacterial and viral infections -- even those they've already been vaccinated against or have had before.
That's becau...
Some People Vaccinated Against Mumps May Not Be Protected: Study
- Robert Preidt
- September 6, 2019
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There are gaps in immunity against mumps among college-aged Americans who were vaccinated in childhood, researchers say.
New findings show the need to learn more about the immune system response to mumps and mumps vaccination.
Mumps is a highly contagious v...
Texas Cities Are Ripe for Measles Outbreaks, Study Finds
- Robert Preidt
- August 21, 2019
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Texas cities are in danger of major measles outbreaks because an alarming number of school kids are unvaccinated, researchers warn.
Vaccination rates in the state have declined since 2003 and a computer simulation by University of Pittsburgh researchers found that an...
Vulnerable Preemie Babies Often Behind On Vaccines
- Amy Norton
- August 7, 2019
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Preemies often lag behind full-term babies in getting routine vaccinations -- and the difference remains at age 3, a new study finds.
Misguided parental "hesitancy" over the safety of vaccines for preemies might be to blame, researchers said.
The study foun...
Traveling Abroad? Make Sure Your Measles Shot Is Up to Date
- Robert Preidt
- July 24, 2019
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Due to waning vaccination levels in some areas, measles outbreaks are back with a vengeance.
But many globe-trotting Americans may not realize the problem is worldwide. Therefore, making sure your measles vaccination is up to date is paramount before jetting off.
...
Heading to Europe This Summer? Get Your Measles Shot
- Amy Norton
- June 17, 2019
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As Europe deals with its biggest measles outbreaks since the 1990s, U.S. health officials are urging travelers to be up-to-date on vaccination.
In 2018, European countries reported more than 83,500 measles cases, including 74 deaths, according to the World Health Org...
U.S. Measles Cases for 2019 Already Exceed All Annual Totals Since 1992: CDC
- E.J. Mundell
- May 30, 2019
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This is only the fifth month of 2019, but already the number of measles cases surpass the totals for any year since 1992, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
By the end of May, 971 cases of the highly contagious, vaccine-preventab...
Parents, Here's How to Protect Your Child During Measles Outbreaks
- Robert Preidt
- May 14, 2019
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As measles outbreaks rage in many parts of the United States, one expert has advice for parents on how to protect their children from the disease.
On Monday, U.S. health officials reported that measles cases have now climbed to 839 in 2019, the highest yearly total i...
Is the County You Call Home a Potential Measles Hotspot?
- Robert Preidt
- May 10, 2019
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Could a computer model pinpoint where measles outbreaks are likely to occur?
That's exactly what researchers did, accurately predicting some of the U.S. regions where measles might spread. Their predictions included counties in New York, Washington state and Oregon, ...
Do Adults Need a Measles Booster Shot?
- Dennis Thompson
- May 8, 2019
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New York's ongoing measles epidemic alarmed midtown Manhattan resident Deb Ivanhoe, who couldn't remember whether she'd ever been vaccinated as a child.
So Ivanhoe, 60, sought out her long-time primary care doctor, who performed an antibody test to see whether she ha...
High Measles Rates Mean Kids, Adults Need Proper Vaccination: CDC
- Dennis Thompson
- April 29, 2019
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As the once-vanquished measles virus continues to spread through U.S. communities, federal health officials on Monday urged up-to-date vaccination for children and some adults.
There are now 704 reported cases of measles across 22 states, mostly affecting people who ...
Parents, Protect Your Kids as Measles Outbreaks Spread
- Robert Preidt
- April 29, 2019
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As measles outbreaks spread across the United States, there are a number of things parents need to know, a leading pediatricians' group says.
The most important is to make sure your children are fully protected against the disease, which can be deadly, the American A...
As U.S. Measles Cases Hit New High, Experts Warn the Disease Can Be Deadly
- Steven Reinberg
- April 25, 2019
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Measles cases in the United States have now reached 695 -- the highest since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced late Wednesday.
Outbreaks are occurring across the country, often linked to the "an...
NYC Declares Public Health Emergency Over Brooklyn Measles Outbreak
- E.J. Mundell
- April 9, 2019
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A public health emergency has been declared in New York City as it grapples withone of the largest measles outbreaks in decades, whichis centered in theultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn.
Unvaccinated people living in certain ZIP codes in Williamsburg, Brook...
What Drives 'Anti-Vaxxer' Parents? It's a Mixed Bag, Study Shows
- Amy Norton
- March 21, 2019
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Anti-vaccination campaigns abound on social media, but the people involved are not necessarily driven by any single motivation, a new study suggests.
Instead, researchers say, people who voice their anti-vaccine sentiments online range from conspiracy theorists to pa...
Largest Study Ever Finds No Link Between Measles Vaccine, Autism
- Dennis Thompson
- March 4, 2019
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Amid ongoing U.S. measles outbreaks, one of the largest studies to date provides fresh evidence that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine does not cause autism.
Danish researchers found no link between the MMR vaccine and autism, even when they focused on chi...
California Parents Are Getting Around Vaccine Law, Fueling Measles Outbreaks
- E.J. Mundell
- February 28, 2019
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Even though California enacted tough legislation in 2016 barring "personal belief" exemptions for childhood vaccinations, some parents may be turning to unethical physicians to circumvent the new law.
And that could be fueling new and dangerous measles outbreaks in t...
As U.S. Measles Outbreaks Spread, Why Does 'Anti-Vax' Movement Persist?
- Dennis Thompson
- February 7, 2019
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Measles outbreaks across the United States -- including one in Washington state where 50 cases have now been identified -- have again shone the spotlight on parents who resist getting kids vaccinated.
These outbreaks are a clear sign of the fraying of "herd immunity,...