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www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Health

Measles is making a comeback. Should you get a measles vaccine? And does it protect you for life? | CBC News

Measles is re-emerging in Canada due to vaccination rate declines and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
People who have never had the MMR vaccine or measles infection should get vaccinated. [ more ]
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Independent.ie
2 months ago
Public health

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 [ more ]
Independent.ie
2 months ago
Public health

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

Measles cases reported in Ireland following low MMR vaccine uptake
Proactive MMR vaccination campaign planned in response to outbreaks in UK and Europe [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Public health

Did you get the measles vaccine before? Here's how to check your immunization status

Measles outbreak in Florida emphasizes vaccination importance
Ways to check vaccination records in Florida [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Public health

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 [ more ]
Independent.ie
3 months ago
Public health

'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. [ more ]
theconversation.com
3 months ago
Public health

Some Adults May Need a Measles Booster

Measles was tamed through global vaccination efforts, but rising case numbers in England show the importance of continued vigilance.
The MMR vaccine, which provides immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella, was hailed as a public health triumph but faced controversy due to spurious claims of a link to autism. [ more ]
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Sun Sentinel
2 months ago
Health

Measles Q&A: Do I need a booster? And other answers

Measles cases rising in the U.S.
Vaccination is crucial for prevention [ more ]
www.orlandosentinel.com
2 months ago
Health

Measles Q&A: Do I need a booster? And other answers

Measles cases are rising in the U.S., causing concern.
Vaccination is crucial for preventing measles infection. [ more ]
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
2 months ago
Public health

Warning of 'high risk' of measles outbreak as vaccine uptake low

Parents urged to vaccinate children due to rise in measles cases
Hackney has lowest MMR vaccine uptake in the UK [ more ]
www.baltimoresun.com
3 months ago
Health

The U.S. eliminated measles in 2000. Why is it back now?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is alerting healthcare providers about the recent measles outbreak in the US, with 23 cases reported in the past month.
Most of the cases were among children and teenagers who had not been vaccinated against measles. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Public health

Rise in measles cases prompts vaccination campaign in England

Measles cases are rising in England, prompting a national campaign to boost vaccination rates.
The UK Health Security Agency has declared a national incident, warning of further outbreaks unless vaccination rates increase in high-risk areas. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Public health

The Observer view on the measles outbreaks: we mustn't let this virus take hold in Britain again | Editorial

Measles cases in the West Midlands have surged, raising concerns of a potential measles outbreak in the UK.
Measles vaccinations have decreased in recent years, with only around 85% of individuals in many areas having received double doses of the MMR vaccine. [ more ]
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Independent.ie
2 months ago
Public health

Measles outbreaks: unvaccinated people face three-week stay at home after being in creche, school or hospital

Low MMR vaccine uptake in Ireland poses measles outbreak risk
Vaccination guidelines for high-risk groups and outbreak situations [ more ]
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