#measles

#measles

The resurgence of measles in the U.S. is largely due to increased vaccine hesitancy among families.

Traveler carrying measles exposed thousands in California.

Measles cases surged in 2023 due to declining vaccination rates, leading to increased outbreaks and significant mortality, especially in children under five.

High vaccination rates exist overall in the U.S., but measles immunity is inadequate, with 80% of states failing to reach herd immunity.

Public health officials warn of measles exposure at LAX Terminal B.

Measles is highly contagious, spread by air and direct contact, and can lead to severe diseases if contracted.

Confirmed measles exposure at LAX is the second incident in 2024.

Officials in Boston are warning about potential measles exposure linked to an international traveler and urging the public to check vaccination status.

Measles cases and deaths have been rising globally, with a significant increase in the WHO's European region.

Declining vaccination rates and missed or delayed doses contribute to the rise in measles outbreaks and deaths.

NYC health officials work to contain measles cases at a migrant shelter in Brooklyn.

Measles exposure on United Flight 5591 to Fresno, emphasizes the importance of vaccination for preventing transmission.

Measles cases increased globally, affecting mostly children. Lack of vaccinations contributes to the spike. Vaccine effectiveness is high. Herd immunity requires at least 95% vaccination rate.

Vaccination rates slipping, measles cases rising

Importance of measles vaccination emphasized by CDC and AMA

Measles cases have surged in Europe, including Britain, and in various parts of the United States.

The outbreaks in Europe are largely attributed to children missing routine immunizations, while in the United States, most cases are linked to travel outside the country.

Measles is a highly contagious virus spread through direct contact or the air.

Symptoms of measles include high fever, coughing, runny nose, red eyes, white spots in the mouth, and a specific rash.

Measles cases surge in the UK due to low MMR vaccine uptake

Measles poses a serious health threat with potential complications

Measles cases in the US already surpassed 2023 totals.

Measles complications can lead to permanent brain damage and death.

Measles outbreak in Northern California involving unvaccinated children.

Measles symptoms and contagiousness highlighted by health officials.

Visitors to a restaurant in San Leandro may have been exposed to the measles virus on March 9. The health department advised specific groups to get checked immediately.

A recently arrived traveler at Los Angeles International Airport is the source of the first case of measles in L.A. County since 2020.

Measles is spread by air and by direct contact, and those who have not been immunized are at risk of developing the disease.

Vaccinations are safe and effective

Measles cases on the rise in the US

Misinformation and vaccine hesitancy are contributing to the resurgence of measles cases globally.

Measles outbreaks are occurring in both high-income and low-and-middle-income countries.

Measles outbreaks have occurred in the United States due to decreased vaccination rates.

A hospital and a day care center in Philadelphia were affected by nine cases of measles.

Measles case discovered linked to UK travel

Rollout of MMR vaccination campaign approved

None of the suspected cases are linked to the death of the 48-year-old man in Westmeath who died from measles.

The three suspected cases are in children and confirmation can only be made after lab analysis.

Measles is a highly infectious disease that spreads easily through respiratory droplets.

Ireland has not reached the 95% vaccination rate needed to achieve community immunity from measles, mumps, and rubella.

The UK is experiencing a surge in measles cases, with more than 200 children diagnosed in the last four weeks of 2023.

Low MMR vaccination rates and a large population of unvaccinated children have contributed to the risk of infection.

Scotland's success in high vaccination rates during the Covid-19 pandemic may be attributed to flexible working for parents and mobile vaccination centers.

U.K. health officials are urging parents to book their children for missed measles, mumps, and rubella shots due to a sharp increase in measles cases and low vaccination rates.

Vaccination rates have dropped to about 85% nationally, and even lower in parts of London, which is below the recommended 95% needed for safe population coverage.

The return of measles is a 'canary in the coal mine' for the country's ability to fight the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Vaccine misinformation and politicization during the pandemic have contributed to falling vaccination rates and outbreaks of measles worldwide.