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fromWIRED
3 weeks agoThe South Carolina Measles Outbreak Is Slowing Down
South Carolina's measles outbreak, the largest in the US in 30 years, is slowing with approximately 10 weekly cases reported, down from 200 at its January peak, though the US risks losing its measles elimination status.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks agoAs the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines?
Measles outbreak in Spartanburg County, South Carolina has reached nearly 1,000 cases due to vaccination rates falling below the 95% threshold needed for community protection, threatening the U.S. elimination status achieved in 2000.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks agoSigns Enfield measles outbreak is 'stabilising'
A measles outbreak in north London shows signs of stabilization, though cases remain possible, with most severe cases occurring in unvaccinated patients and vaccination rates significantly below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks.
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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks agoHealth officials call the meningitis outbreak 'explosive' as cases rise - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
A Meningitis B outbreak in the UK has reached 27 confirmed cases with two deaths, prompting emergency vaccination of thousands of students across multiple universities.
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks agoNine meningitis B cases confirmed in Ireland; HSE says 'no evidence of increase or link' to Kent outbreak
Ireland has no catch-up MenB vaccination program for older children and teens; the vaccine is only available privately for approximately €300, while routine vaccination covers infants born from October 2016 onwards.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks agoMeningitis strain revealed after disease detected in three Kent schools: Latest
A rapidly progressing meningococcal outbreak in Kent resulted in multiple cases emerging within 24 hours, prompting immediate public notification and preventative antibiotic distribution to close contacts once additional cases were identified on Sunday.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks agoWhy is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?
Meningitis B, known as MenB, is the strain of bacteria behind the outbreak of meningitis cases in young people in Kent, experts have confirmed. It is rarer but far more serious than viral meningitis and can lead to blood poisoning or sepsis, and affect the brain. Some cases are fatal.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks agoDeadly campus meningitis outbreak in the U.K. kills 2, sickens many more
A meningococcal meningitis outbreak in the U.K. has killed at least two students and sickened over 11 people, with tens of thousands potentially affected despite vaccine availability.
fromsfist.com
2 months agoDay Around the Bay: First New Measles Case of 2026 Has Arrived in the Bay Area
We now have our first confirmed measles case of 2026 in the Bay Area and the first of 2026 in California as an unvaccinated international traveler apparently brought some back home to San Mateo County. Though first of 2026 may not be that distinct of a deal, considering we saw another new measles case in Contra Costa County when there was still two more days in 2025. [KQED]
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoMeningitis in Kent fatal outbreak identified as less targeted strain B
We have now identified from some of the testing that it seems to be the group B meningococcal strain that is causing outbreak in Kent. We have a meningococcal vaccine covering four different strains in teenagers. Usually it is given at the age of 13 or 14 years of age. It covers four main groups A, C, W and Y.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoTwo die and 11 seriously ill in meningitis outbreak at University of Kent
The fast-acting disease is caused by meningococcal bacteria spreading to the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord, which causes meningitis, and infecting the bloodstream, which causes sepsis. The UKHSA said anyone with meningitis and septicaemia symptoms should seek medical help urgently, which could help save lives.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month agoA virus without a vaccine or treatment is hitting California. What you need to know
Human metapneumovirus is spreading in California wastewater with increasing concentrations in Northern California communities, though public health officials indicate no immediate alarm is warranted.
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fromTruthout
1 month agoPublic Health Agencies Struggle to Keep Up With Rising Tuberculosis Cases
Tuberculosis cases and containment costs are rising nationwide, with Johnson County, Iowa experiencing a tripling of latent infections and costs surging from $17,000 to $65,000 annually, while state funding for contact tracing has been withdrawn.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoMisinformation is rife': Readers on why parents avoid the measles jab
Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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fromTruthout
2 months agoA Deadly Bacterial Meningitis Outbreak Is Spreading Among Children in Gaza
On January 23, 11-year-old Aline Asfour received her third-grade graduation certificate with honors, scoring in the 98th percentile and ranking first in her class. Her family celebrated her academic achievement and excellence. Two days later, Aline began feeling unwell. She started vomiting repeatedly and suffered from severe diarrhea. At first, her family believed she was experiencing a common cold due to the cold weather and living in displacement tents.
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