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Texas’ measles outbreak is starting to slow. The U.S. case count climbs slightly to 1,024 cases
The CDC says more than twice as many measles have come from outside of the U.S. compared with May of last year, and most of ...
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How Mennonite women are building bridges between public health and community amid measles outbreak
Low German-speaking Mennonites face language, trust barriers amid Ontario’s largest measles outbreak in decades, as health workers push to bridge the gap.
Measles can be a risk during air travel. Here’s how to stay safe.
At least 62 people with measles have traveled on planes this year, and one person became infected. But being fully vaccinated ...
Trump Budget Eliminates Funding for Crucial Global Vaccination Programs
The spending proposal terminates support of health programs that, according to the proposal, “do not make Americans safer.” ...
Ontario measles outbreak: Convincing unvaccinated ‘slow going’, top doc says
Ontario has recorded more than 1,400 measles cases linked to an outbreak that began at a large gathering with guests from Mennonite communities in New Brunswick.
Australian measles vaccine advice reviewed as research suggests earlier jabs
Some Australian babies could face an increased risk of measles infection because of current vaccination guidelines, according ...
Warning over measles risk during school holidays
Officials are concerned that the infection, which can lead to serious complications, spreads easily through the air via sneezes, coughs and exhalations. They said it could see an uptick when schools ...
Measles vaccination a ‘ticket’ for kids to stay in summer camps: officials
The warnings come amid ongoing measles outbreaks in multiple provinces, with camps being told to keep immunization records on hand in the event of an infection.