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'Babies become sitting ducks': Babies too young for vaccines remain vulnerable in measles 'hotbed' communities | Fortune

Public health

As the risk of measles grows, why are parents so divided on vaccines?

Public health

Florida Is Trying to Ignore Measles Until It Can't

The U.S. just surpassed a grim measles milestone

The U.S. surpassed 1,000 measles cases by February 2026, driven primarily by declining vaccination rates and representing an unprecedented outbreak pace.

Signs 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.

South Carolina's measles outbreak is over. But more are brewing around the country

South Carolina ended the largest measles outbreak in the U.S. since 1991 after 42 days without new cases.

fromFortune

'Babies become sitting ducks': Babies too young for vaccines remain vulnerable in measles 'hotbed' communities | Fortune

Vaccination rates are declining, increasing vulnerability of infants to measles outbreaks, which require herd immunity for protection.

As 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.

Public health

Florida Is Trying to Ignore Measles Until It Can't

Public health

The U.S. just surpassed a grim measles milestone

Signs Enfield measles outbreak is 'stabilising'

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Social justice

fromThe Nation

The American Academy of Pediatrics Punished Me for Speaking Up About Gaza

The AAP has acknowledged its historical racism and is committed to establishing an equity agenda for all children.

Americans trust vaccine researchers just as much as other scientists

Americans trust vaccine scientists similarly to other scientists, with 69% expressing moderate to great trust despite declining vaccination rates.

Medicine

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Astonishing' discovery could help save children from deadly disfiguring condition

A new bacteria discovery may improve prevention, detection, and treatment of noma, a fatal childhood disease affecting impoverished children.

fromTruthout

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CDC-Backed Delay for Hep B Shots Could Result in Hundreds of Infant Infections, Studies Find

Delaying hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns could lead to increased infections and significant economic costs.

Passenger on Boston-bound flight had measles, health officials say

A passenger with measles traveled through Logan Airport, prompting health officials to warn of potential exposure.

War and neglect fuel deadly measles epidemic in Sudan's Darfur

Measles outbreak in East Darfur has killed 70 and infected 1,000 due to healthcare collapse and lack of vaccinations.

fromArs Technica

Measles takes a plane to Idaho, which has worst vaccination rate in US

Vaccination coverage for measles in Idaho is only 78.5%, significantly below the 95% target needed to prevent outbreaks.

Suspected measles outbreak kills nearly 100 children in Bangladesh

Measles cases among children in Bangladesh have surged, with 6,476 suspected cases and at least 98 deaths reported in three weeks.

fromSlate Magazine

Public health

Measles Outbreaks Are Increasingly Common. Here's What You Need to Know.

fromNature

Public health

Measles is raging worldwide: are you at risk?

Boston

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6 days ago

Passenger on Boston-bound flight had measles, health officials say

A passenger with measles traveled through Logan Airport, prompting health officials to warn of potential exposure.

War and neglect fuel deadly measles epidemic in Sudan's Darfur

Measles outbreak in East Darfur has killed 70 and infected 1,000 due to healthcare collapse and lack of vaccinations.

fromArs Technica

Measles takes a plane to Idaho, which has worst vaccination rate in US

Vaccination coverage for measles in Idaho is only 78.5%, significantly below the 95% target needed to prevent outbreaks.

Suspected measles outbreak kills nearly 100 children in Bangladesh

Measles cases among children in Bangladesh have surged, with 6,476 suspected cases and at least 98 deaths reported in three weeks.

fromSlate Magazine

Public health

Measles Outbreaks Are Increasingly Common. Here's What You Need to Know.

fromNature

Public health

Measles is raging worldwide: are you at risk?

Calif. officials concerned as weekly average mpox cases 'more than double'

California health officials urge at-risk individuals to get the mpox vaccine as cases of clade II rise significantly.

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fromThe Nation

3 days ago

I Was Treated for Tuberculosis While Millions Were Robbed of Care

Immunosuppressant medication increases the risk of infections, leading to a positive tuberculosis test after years of negative results.

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History

From smallpox to COVID: Vaccines that changed history.

fromPsychology Today

6 days ago

Coronavirus

Why Every Vaccine Dose Matters

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

Public health

Health officials sound alarm as U.S measles cases rise

History

From smallpox to COVID: Vaccines that changed history.

fromPsychology Today

6 days ago

Why Every Vaccine Dose Matters

Vaccines require full courses and boosters for effective protection against serious diseases, including preventable causes of encephalitis.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Health officials sound alarm as U.S measles cases rise

Declining vaccination rates are leading to increased outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and pertussis in the U.S.

WHO approves first Malaria drug for babies

A new malaria drug specifically for infants offers hope to reduce deaths among children under five, who account for two-thirds of malaria fatalities.

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UK politics

We are so close to eradicating polio the UK cannot afford to let progress slip

Public health

Polio virus detected in London days before ministers cut global eradication funding

Public health

How safe is America from polio?

Public health

America Should Fear Polio

How safe is America from polio?

Itzhak Perlman contracted polio at four, resulting in lifelong disability; before the 1955 vaccine polio caused paralysis, iron-lung dependency, and widespread social disruption.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Fears of polio resurgence as US vaccine adviser questions need for childhood shots

The U.S. healthcare system is unprepared for a polio resurgence, with dwindling clinical expertise and no cure amid reconsideration of vaccine recommendations.

UK politics

We are so close to eradicating polio the UK cannot afford to let progress slip

Polio eradication is nearing completion, but requires global coordination and sustained vaccination efforts to prevent resurgence.

Polio virus detected in London days before ministers cut global eradication funding

Polio virus detected in London sewage again, highlighting risks amid funding cuts for global eradication efforts.

Public health

How safe is America from polio?

Public health

America Should Fear Polio

Public health

How safe is America from polio?

Public health

Fears of polio resurgence as US vaccine adviser questions need for childhood shots

We could cut 180,000 preventable hospital deaths a year. Here's exactly why we haven't | Fortune

Preventable medical errors cause approximately 250,000 deaths annually in the U.S., highlighting a critical public health crisis that can be significantly reduced.

5 days ago

Two startlingly different views on long-awaited data on America's anti-HIV efforts

PEPFAR's recent data release shows contrasting views on its effectiveness, with government officials citing success while experts raise serious concerns about declines in services.

1 week ago

Covid jabs huge success, but work needed on trust in vaccines - key findings from Covid report

The Covid vaccination program in the UK was an extraordinary achievement that saved lives but faced challenges like vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.

fromNature

1 week ago

'Staggering' number of people believe unproven claims about vaccines, raw milk and more

Over two-thirds of the public believe at least one false health claim, indicating a growing skepticism towards scientific evidence.

1 week ago

Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

A vaccine given during pregnancy reduces hospital admissions for newborns with RSV by over 80%.

US politics

Who's In Charge of Vaccines Now?

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration likely violated the law by dismissing the CDC's vaccine advisory panel and replacing it with vaccine-skeptical members, then altering childhood immunization schedules without proper input.

Science

Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say

A single nasal spray vaccine induces lung macrophage readiness, offering broad protection against viruses, multiple bacteria, and potentially allergies for months.

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U.K.'s deadly meningitis outbreak shows importance of vaccination

Health officials in the U.K. are combating a meningococcal meningitis outbreak with antibiotics and vaccinations, affecting thousands, especially students.

Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak

Meningitis outbreak in the UK has affected 29 people, resulting in two deaths, with a super-spreader event linked to a nightclub.

U.K.'s deadly meningitis outbreak shows importance of vaccination

Health officials in the U.K. are combating a meningococcal meningitis outbreak with antibiotics and vaccinations, affecting thousands, especially students.

Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak

Meningitis outbreak in the UK has affected 29 people, resulting in two deaths, with a super-spreader event linked to a nightclub.

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I Remember a World Without Vaccines

I am open-minded; I believe in integrative practices, and I agree that the medical establishment can be arrogant and unduly influenced by the pharmaceutical industry, which now funds so much of medical research. But I fully understand Scherer's frustration with his interminable discussions with Kennedy about scientific articles.

Coronavirus

Meningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency

The peak of a meningitis outbreak in Kent has passed, with 29 cases and two fatalities reported.

Thousands get meningitis vaccine as experts wait to see outbreak peak

Over 4,500 young people vaccinated in response to a meningitis outbreak in Kent, with two fatalities reported.

Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive?

A meningitis outbreak in Kent with 20 cases in one week is unprecedented and unusually rapid, defying typical meningitis transmission patterns that normally spread slowly through isolated cases or small clusters.

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?

Two deaths from meningitis occurred in Kent, with 13 confirmed cases of meningitis and septicaemia reported in the Canterbury area, prompting preventive antibiotic distribution to students.

Meningitis outbreak passes peak, says health agency

The peak of a meningitis outbreak in Kent has passed, with 29 cases and two fatalities reported.

Thousands get meningitis vaccine as experts wait to see outbreak peak

Over 4,500 young people vaccinated in response to a meningitis outbreak in Kent, with two fatalities reported.

Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive?

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?

Two deaths from meningitis occurred in Kent, with 13 confirmed cases of meningitis and septicaemia reported in the Canterbury area, prompting preventive antibiotic distribution to students.

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fromTravel + Leisure

CDC Issues Travel Advisory for More Than Two Dozen Countries-What to Know

The CDC updated its polio travel advisory to Level 2, adding Laos and Namibia while removing four countries, recommending all travelers maintain current vaccinations.

Millions of children dying from preventable causes, report reveals

Most of 4.9 million child deaths in 2024 were preventable, with progress slowing 60% since 2015 due to aid cuts threatening the 2030 goal of ending preventable child mortality.

fromArs Technica

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what's coming

Measles outbreaks impose substantial economic costs through containment, medical expenses, and productivity losses, while declining vaccination coverage threatens control of multiple infectious diseases.

fromPsychology Today

What Should You Say to Anti-Vaxxers to Keep Us All Healthy?

Vaccine mandates appropriately prioritize public health over individual autonomy when disease transmission endangers others, similar to restricting dangerous individual freedoms.

Mumps is back, but vaccines can prevent it

Mumps cases are rising across 11 U.S. regions with at least 34 confirmed cases, driven by declining MMR vaccination rates amid post-COVID vaccine hesitancy.

As the U.S. bids adieu to the World Health Organization, California says hello

California joined WHO's GOARN to retain international outbreak-response access after the U.S. federal government withdrew from WHO.

First-of-its-kind vaccine protects children from deadly intestinal infections

In children below the age of five, whose immune systems are still developing, the infections can lead to malnourishment; they cause up to 42,000 deaths annually. Soon there may be a vaccine to protect against these infections. In the Lancet Infectious Diseases last month, scientists shared the results of the first study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an ETEC-controlling vaccine in a large pediatric population in Gambia.

Public health

fromwww.dw.com

US withdrawal from WHO threatens Africa's health gains

US withdrawal from WHO in January 2026 creates a major funding gap that threatens African health programs and jeopardizes progress against infectious diseases.