Tag: Measles
Measles cases jump again in South Carolina as outbreak continues
Reported measles cases in South Carolina have seen a significant surge of almost 30% in recent days, according…
Cancer survival, trans health care, measles: Morning Rounds
The latest findings in primate behavior have shed light on the prevalence of same-sex behavior among monkeys. A…
Missed early vaccines tied to parents later skipping measles shots
The study published in JAMA Network Open sheds light on the importance of timely vaccinations in childhood and…
Measles Outbreaks Accelerate as U.S. Inches Closer to a Disease Tipping Point
The measles outbreaks in the United States have been accelerating, with more than 1,900 people, mostly children, falling…
Canada just lost its measles elimination status. Is the U.S. next?
Measles elimination is important because it prevents the spread of a highly contagious virus that can have serious…
Global measles vaccinations are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels
A recent report indicates that the global vaccination rates for measles in children, which had declined during the…
Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status. Will The U.S. Soon Follow?
Canada has recently lost its measles elimination status, a designation it had held since 1998, due to ongoing…
Canada loses measles elimination status — as does the entire Americas region
Canada has recently been stripped of its measles elimination status, a significant blow to the country's public health…
Vaccination urged to avoid measles
With the ongoing rise in measles cases, the government is urging all New Zealanders to verify their immunisation…
Measles Elimination Status Threatened in U.S. and Canada
The U.S. Might Lose Its Measles-Free Status Soon A meeting of the Pan American Health Organization this week…
Canada measles, FDA resignation, fluoride: Morning Rounds
Theresa Gaffney is the lead Morning Rounds writer at STAT, focusing on health care, new research, and public…
What school-level vax rates tell us about the Texas measles outbreak
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