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Experts warn against vaccine skepticism

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

Traveler carries measles through LAX as cases rise around the U.S.

Traveler carrying measles exposed thousands in California.

WHO warns of measles resurgence as cases exceed 10 million in 2023

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

Only 10 States Have Herd Immunity Vaccination Rates For Measles

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

Measles case confirmed at California's busiest airport

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.

State officials warn public about potential measles exposures

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

Experts warn against vaccine skepticism

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

Traveler carries measles through LAX as cases rise around the U.S.

Traveler carrying measles exposed thousands in California.

WHO warns of measles resurgence as cases exceed 10 million in 2023

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

Only 10 States Have Herd Immunity Vaccination Rates For Measles

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

Measles case confirmed at California's busiest airport

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.

State officials warn public about potential measles exposures

Officials in Boston are warning about potential measles exposure linked to an international traveler and urging the public to check vaccination status.
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It's no surprise there's a global measles outbreak. But the numbers are 'staggering'

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.

After measles is detected at Brooklyn migrant shelter, city health officials quarantining some people there

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

Passenger on United flight to Fresno had measles, officials confirm

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

Why Measles Cases Are Rising Right Now

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.

There Are Already More Measles Cases in the US This Year Than All of 2023

Vaccination rates slipping, measles cases rising
Importance of measles vaccination emphasized by CDC and AMA

Europe Faces a Measles Outbreak

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.

It's no surprise there's a global measles outbreak. But the numbers are 'staggering'

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.

After measles is detected at Brooklyn migrant shelter, city health officials quarantining some people there

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

Passenger on United flight to Fresno had measles, officials confirm

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

Why Measles Cases Are Rising Right Now

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.

There Are Already More Measles Cases in the US This Year Than All of 2023

Vaccination rates slipping, measles cases rising
Importance of measles vaccination emphasized by CDC and AMA

Europe Faces a Measles Outbreak

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.
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How Contagious Is Measles? These Numbers Will Certainly Surprise You

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.
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What is measles? What to know about measles symptoms, vaccine and treatment

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.

Why is measles making a comeback in the UK?

Measles cases surge in the UK due to low MMR vaccine uptake
Measles poses a serious health threat with potential complications

Measles outbreak 2024: CDC map and tracker shows cases have already surpassed all of 2023

Measles cases in the US already surpassed 2023 totals.
Measles complications can lead to permanent brain damage and death.

What is measles? What to know about measles symptoms, vaccine and treatment

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.

Why is measles making a comeback in the UK?

Measles cases surge in the UK due to low MMR vaccine uptake
Measles poses a serious health threat with potential complications

Measles outbreak 2024: CDC map and tracker shows cases have already surpassed all of 2023

Measles cases in the US already surpassed 2023 totals.
Measles complications can lead to permanent brain damage and death.
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Measles in Northern California: How contagious is the virus? What are the symptoms?

Measles outbreak in Northern California involving unvaccinated children.
Measles symptoms and contagiousness highlighted by health officials.

Measles exposure may have occurred at San Leandro restaurant

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.

L.A. County has its first measles case since 2020: What to do if you're exposed

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.

Measles in Northern California: How contagious is the virus? What are the symptoms?

Measles outbreak in Northern California involving unvaccinated children.
Measles symptoms and contagiousness highlighted by health officials.

Measles exposure may have occurred at San Leandro restaurant

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.

L.A. County has its first measles case since 2020: What to do if you're exposed

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.
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Fourth case of measles reported in Ireland amid ongoing search for airline passengers at risk of infection

New case of measles reported in Ireland
Public health alert issued after infected passenger on flight
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Measles outbreak: How bad is it?

Vaccinations are safe and effective
Measles cases on the rise in the US

Measles and Misinformation Are Two Huge Public-Health Threats

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.

Why waning herd immunity is leading to measles outbreaks

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.

Teenager in west of the country diagnosed with measles, marking second case this year

Measles case discovered linked to UK travel
Rollout of MMR vaccination campaign approved

"Staggering" rise in global measles outbreaks in 2022, CDC and WHO report

The number of countries battling measles outbreaks increased by 68% in 2022 compared to 2021.
Measles is highly contagious and can result in hospitalizations, deaths, or complications like blindness or brain damage.

Measles rises globally amid vaccination crash; WHO and CDC sound the alarm

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.

Measles outbreak: How bad is it?

Vaccinations are safe and effective
Measles cases on the rise in the US

Measles and Misinformation Are Two Huge Public-Health Threats

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.

Why waning herd immunity is leading to measles outbreaks

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.

Teenager in west of the country diagnosed with measles, marking second case this year

Measles case discovered linked to UK travel
Rollout of MMR vaccination campaign approved

"Staggering" rise in global measles outbreaks in 2022, CDC and WHO report

The number of countries battling measles outbreaks increased by 68% in 2022 compared to 2021.
Measles is highly contagious and can result in hospitalizations, deaths, or complications like blindness or brain damage.

Measles rises globally amid vaccination crash; WHO and CDC sound the alarm

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.
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Three more 'possible' measles cases in two children under four and a teen

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.

'It's not too late to catch up' - HSE issues warning to vaccinate children amid surge in measles cases

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.

Three more 'possible' measles cases in two children under four and a teen

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.

'It's not too late to catch up' - HSE issues warning to vaccinate children amid surge in measles cases

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.
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If you think it's anti-vaxxers driving measles cases up in the UK, think again and look to Scotland | Devi Sridhar

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.

Millions in the UK are being urged to get vaccinations during a surge in measles cases

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.

Measles comeback is "canary in the coal mine" for U.S., vaccine expert says

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.

If you think it's anti-vaxxers driving measles cases up in the UK, think again and look to Scotland | Devi Sridhar

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.

Millions in the UK are being urged to get vaccinations during a surge in measles cases

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.

Measles comeback is "canary in the coal mine" for U.S., vaccine expert says

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.
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Measles making a comeback in US due to vaccine skepticism, says CDC

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.

Virginia health officials warn travelers out of Dulles and Reagan airports of potential measles exposure

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.

Measles deaths worldwide have increased dramatically thanks to a decline in vaccinations

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.

Measles Cases Climb Across the Globe

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.
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