#measles

#measles

Measles alert issued in Sydney after a woman contracted the virus from a child, highlighting the contagious nature and potential risks of the disease.

There has been an increase in airborne illnesses like measles and higher-than-expected flu cases in Australia, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and monitoring symptoms. [ more ]

The decrease in childhood measles vaccinations is the main cause of the recent spike in measles cases in the U.S.

Measles is highly infectious with an R0 value between 12 and 18, making it more contagious than influenza and Covid-19. [ more ]

Measles is preventable with a highly effective vaccine. Measles is extremely contagious, causing severe health consequences, including hospitalization, pneumonia, encephalitis, and death. Measles can also reset immunity to other diseases, leading to a resurgence in childhood infections. [ more ]

Measles cases in the U.S. have surpassed 2023 total

Vaccination rates against measles offer robust protection. [ more ]

Vaccination rates slipping, measles cases rising

Importance of measles vaccination emphasized by CDC and AMA [ more ]

Residents in Toronto could have been exposed to measles at St. James Town Public Library and Wellesley Community Centre.

Toronto Public Health advises individuals to check vaccination records, monitor symptoms until April 5, and seek medical advice promptly if exposed to measles. [ more ]

Public health system needs to address post-pandemic vaccine lag to combat rising measles cases.

Measles highly transmissible, but vaccine-effective; 95% vaccination needed for herd immunity and outbreak prevention. [ more ]

YRPH is investigating a confirmed case of measles with an unknown source of infection.

Measles is highly contagious, can be fatal, and has exposure locations like restaurants and medical clinics. [ more ]

Health officials warned of possible measles exposure at a restaurant in San Leandro on March 9.

The infected person likely got measles from recent international travel, leading to an effort to contact individuals who dined at the restaurant. [ more ]

Multimedia campaign aims to remind parents about the risks of missed vaccinations, particularly measles

Decline in childhood vaccination uptake since the pandemic is leading to rising measles cases [ more ]

Florida surgeon general defied federal guidelines on measles vaccination resulting in more cases

Concerns rise as conservative officials disregard public health norms amid global measles surge [ more ]

An infant in Toronto has been hospitalized with measles linked to travel.

The virus is highly contagious and can spread through the air and close contact. [ more ]

Measles cases are increasing due to lower vaccination coverage.

Vaccination coverage of 95% or higher is essential to interrupt disease transmission. [ more ]

Measles vaccination has been effective in reducing the number of cases in Ireland.

Vaccination rates have fallen below the target in Ireland and other developed countries. [ more ]

England is seeing clusters of measles cases across multiple regions

Measles is highly contagious and can be prevented with vaccination [ more ]

Concerns grow over suspected cases of measles

Contact tracing underway to find those who may have been exposed to the virus [ more ]

Measles outbreak continues to be a concern in the West Midlands

Majority of cases in England are in children under 10 [ more ]

The ten areas with the lowest vaccination rate against measles in England are all in London.

Misinformation and complacency are contributing to the fall in vaccine uptake. [ more ]

Measles cases are on the rise in various states in the U.S., mostly among unvaccinated children and adolescents.

Measles can spread easily and linger in the air for up to two hours, making it highly contagious. [ more ]

Measles cases have been declining worldwide since the 1980s due to vaccination programs.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a spike in measles cases due to postponed or missed vaccinations. [ more ]

Measles is expected to continue spreading in the US due to vaccine skepticism.

Healthcare workers are being urged to be on alert for new measles cases and take necessary precautions. [ more ]

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. [ more ]

The CDC is warning clinicians about the growing risk of measles cases and outbreaks in the US due to a global surge in transmission.

Most of the measles cases in the US were in unvaccinated children and teens. [ more ]

Measles cases have surged in the UK, prompting a national emergency declaration and efforts to boost vaccination rates.

The country lost its measles-free status less than two years after achieving it.

Officials are targeting communities with low vaccination rates and sending letters to parents of unvaccinated children. [ more ]

Europe is experiencing an alarming rise in measles cases with a more than 30-fold increase in 2023.

More than 30,000 measles cases were reported in Europe between January and October 2023, compared to 941 cases in 2022. [ more ]

Millions of parents in England are being urged to make appointments for their children to be vaccinated against measles as cases rise across the country.

More than 3.4 million children in England are unprotected and at risk of becoming ill. [ more ]

Measles outbreaks are rising in England, prompting health officials to encourage vaccination.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious problems such as pneumonia, meningitis, blindness, and fits. [ more ]

Measles is highly contagious and can cause significant outbreaks even with just a few cases.

Measles can lead to severe complications and even death, particularly in adults. [ more ]

Health officials are warning travelers who passed through two D.C. airports about potential exposure to measles.

The potential exposure occurred in the main terminal at Dulles International Airport and Terminal A at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. [ more ]

Health officials in Philadelphia are urging members of the public to ensure they're vaccinated against measles, and to follow quarantine orders if they're exposed.

At least eight people have been diagnosed with measles in Philadelphia, with the number of cases holding steady since Monday. [ more ]

Measles cases, deaths, and outbreaks are on the rise globally as vaccination rates struggle to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coverage of first-dose measles vaccines recovered slightly in 2022, but only 34% of WHO countries reached the target vaccination rate of 95% or above.

The number of countries experiencing large or disruptive measles outbreaks increased by 68% between 2021 and 2022. [ more ]

Measles cases increased 18% worldwide in 2022 with deaths from measles increasing 43% compared to the prior year.

11 million children missed their second dose of the measles vaccine, leaving them vulnerable to the virus.

Increasing vaccine hesitancy is one of the causes for the increase in measles cases and deaths. [ more ]

Measles cases rose 18% and deaths increased by over 40% from 2021 to 2022.

Vaccination is highly effective at stopping the spread of measles.

Low-income countries had the lowest vaccination rates and the highest risk of death from measles. [ more ]