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US measles cases in 2019 already at second highest since the disease was eliminated in 2000
A total of 387 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 15 states from January 1 to March 28, 2019. This is the second greatest number of cases reported in the US since measles was eliminated in 2000.
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Teen tells Senate why he defied his mom to get vaccinated
Ethan Lindenberger of Norwalk, Ohio, said his mother’s “love, affection and care is apparent,” but that she was steeped in online conspiracies that make him and his siblings vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases.
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Vaccination deniers gaining ‘traction’ on social media, health chief warns
Anti-vaccination “fake news” being spread on social media is fueling a rise in measles cases and a decline in vaccination uptake, the head of England’s National Health Service has warned.
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Low vaccination rates a big factor in ongoing measles outbreak
Washington state’s governor, Jay Inslee, declared a state of emergency on Friday after officials confirmed there were 31 cases of measles.
3 months ago -
Flu shot may be more effective than nasal vaccine, study says
The nasal spray flu vaccine, or FluMist, appeared to have reduced effectiveness in protecting against the flu compared with the traditional shot among children in past flu seasons, according to a new study.
3 months ago -
Why parents aren’t vaccinating their kids, according to new study
By 2013, nearly 9 out of 10 pediatricians (87 percent) say they were asked by at least one parent in their practice to alter their child’s immunization schedule.
3 years ago -
Back to school means back to vaccinations for kids
With summer break lingering on its last legs, back to school preparation includes taking those necessary immunization shots. To ease the process, find out what some counties have to offer by way of free shot clinics.
3 years ago -
CDC report: HPV-related cancers are on the rise
A CDC report based on comprehensive national data shows that from 2008 to 2012, there were nearly 39,000 new cases of HPV-associated cancers.
3 years ago -
How to protect your health before traveling abroad
Planning a summer vacation is about much more than booking hotels and making plane reservations, especially if you are heading out of the country. You also need to safeguard your health by getting the immunizations you need.
3 years ago -
First infant flu death of the season reported in California
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — The first infant to die because of the flu this season has died in California. The California Department of Public Health announced the death of an infant from Stanislaus County on Friday,…
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Report: How local students’ vaccination rates compare to U.S.
WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is out with its annual statistics on vaccination rates for little kids and, overall, both the nation and this region score high. The new numbers are…
4 years ago
