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Kentucky health department links measles case to a religious 'revival' at a Christian college that had to be disbanded after it went viral on TikTok
A Kentucky Department for Public Health official said anyone who is unvaccinated and went to the re…
Kenneth Niemeyer
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Over 22 million infants missed first dose of measles vaccine in 2020 due to COVID-19, says WHO
The number of unvaccinated children in 2020 is 3 million more than in 2019 -- marking the larges…
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2.3 million children in India did not get measles vaccine-- and the country now ranks fourth in the world for the number of cases
However, the number of children suffering from measles in India has come down from 69,391 in 201…
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Michigan reports a sharp drop in child vaccinations after the CDC warned missed shots could lead to a measles resurgence across the US
Even after the CDC issued a warning about a possible measles outbreak, the rate of child vaccinatio…
Shira Feder
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The Virginia Department of Health is monitoring 5 Afghanistan evacuees who have the measles
Measles spreads through coughing, sneezing, and contact with droplets from the nose, mouth or throa…
Rebecca Cohen
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The 1st US polio case in 9 years left a man paralyzed. It could have been avoided with vaccination, experts say.
A case of polio was recorded in Rockland County, New York State. Sources say the patient, who is an…
Marianne Guenot
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Ebola makes a comeback in the Republic of Congo — which is already fighting the coronavirus and the world's largest outbreak of measles
The Ebola virus resurgence has been reported in the Wangata health…
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Inside a mobile clinic delivering vaccines to children at home to prevent an uptick in measles during the pandemic
During the pandemic, vaccination rates slowed. But one Wisconsin doctor is bringing vaccines to peo…
Shira Feder,Amelia Kosciulek,…
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What is a vaccine? Why vaccines are important and how long they last
A vaccine is a part of a virus that is used to build immunity and prevent the spread of disease. He…
Madeleine Burry
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MMR vaccine may protect against COVID-19, says study
"We found a statistically significant inverse correlation between mumps titer levels and CO…
PTI
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French scientists are using the measles vaccine to develop a 'Trojan horse' against the coronavirus
In March, Norway's Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations approved an initial grant of $4.…
Laura-Maï Gaveriaux
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With nearly 700 measles cases this year, the CDC is bracing for the disease to grab a 'foothold' on the US again - for the first time in decades
The measles virus is very contagious: it can live on surfaces for two hours outside the human body,…
Hilary Brueck
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Monkeypox outbreak in India: Here’s what we know so far about symptoms, prevention of the infection
An Indian man without travel history is infected with the monkeypox virus, in New Delhi. Globally, …
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There have already been more US measles cases in 2019 than any year since 1992, as the growing epidemic shows no sign of stopping
The virus can then survive on surfaces outside the body for up to two hours, which means that even …
Bill Bostock,Bill Bostock
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Monkeypox is not a global emergency as of now, says WHO
However, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was “deeply concerned” about the e…
PTI
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3 coronavirus vaccines so far seem to prevent COVID-19. Here's how their efficacy compares to vaccines for flu, measles, and more.
AstraZeneca, Moderna, and Pfizer's vaccines prevented COVID-19 in trials. Here's how the shots' eff…
Aylin Woodward,Shayanne Gal
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Measles cases have surged 300% this year, and the disease has killed more than 1,200 people on one island alone since October
"Measles is a very contagious disease," Robert Amler, dean of New York Medical College and a former…
Hilary Brueck
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Tell-tale signs you or someone you know might have the measles
Then, after three to five days, measles patients develop a rash of itchy, red spots. The rash usual…
Hilary Brueck
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A Cluster Of Measles Cases Has Been Linked To Disneyland
While measles is still endemic in some countries, it was officially eradicated from the US in 2000.…
Lauren F Friedman
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The Americas just officially eliminated measles
Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease that's still common in other parts of the world. The major…