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U.S. faces growing measles outbreaks as vaccine skepticism rises

Declining faith in vaccines correlates with rising disease outbreaks and lower vaccination rates in the U.S.
Important public health officials express concerns about misinformation and the visible absence of vaccine-preventable diseases affecting public perceptions.

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.

Whooping Cough Is at a Decade-High Level in the U.S.

Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have reached a 10-year high, raising concerns over vaccination rates and public health.
The rise in illnesses coincides with decreased vaccination coverage amidst a backdrop of previous pandemic-related declines.

Vaccine hesitancy eats into back-to-school shots

Vaccination rates are declining, increasing vulnerability to outbreaks despite general parental support for childhood vaccinations.

Latest COVID worry, FLiRT variants, sparks concern about vaccination rates

FLiRT is a new family of highly transmissible COVID variants spreading across the country.

Concern over school and university starters 'as immunity levels fall below WHO's recommendations' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Falling vaccination rates in the UK may lead to serious outbreaks of preventable diseases as students return to school and university.

U.S. faces growing measles outbreaks as vaccine skepticism rises

Declining faith in vaccines correlates with rising disease outbreaks and lower vaccination rates in the U.S.
Important public health officials express concerns about misinformation and the visible absence of vaccine-preventable diseases affecting public perceptions.

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.

Whooping Cough Is at a Decade-High Level in the U.S.

Whooping cough cases in the U.S. have reached a 10-year high, raising concerns over vaccination rates and public health.
The rise in illnesses coincides with decreased vaccination coverage amidst a backdrop of previous pandemic-related declines.

Vaccine hesitancy eats into back-to-school shots

Vaccination rates are declining, increasing vulnerability to outbreaks despite general parental support for childhood vaccinations.

Latest COVID worry, FLiRT variants, sparks concern about vaccination rates

FLiRT is a new family of highly transmissible COVID variants spreading across the country.

Concern over school and university starters 'as immunity levels fall below WHO's recommendations' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Falling vaccination rates in the UK may lead to serious outbreaks of preventable diseases as students return to school and university.
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Idaho health district abandons COVID shots amid flood of anti-vaccine nonsense

The debate over COVID-19 vaccinations reflects broader concerns about individual rights versus public health policy.
Idaho's vaccination coverage is critically low, presenting significant public health challenges.
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HPV Vaccines Prevent Cancer in Men as Well as Women, New Research Suggests

HPV vaccine not only prevents cancer in women but also in men; males are receiving it less in the US.

What to Know About the HPV Vaccine and Cancer Prevention

HPV vaccine is highly effective in preventing cervical and other types of cancers caused by the virus.
Uptake of HPV vaccine remains low due to safety concerns, lack of knowledge, and perceived unnecessary need.

HPV Vaccines Prevent Cancer in Men as Well as Women, New Research Suggests

HPV vaccine not only prevents cancer in women but also in men; males are receiving it less in the US.

What to Know About the HPV Vaccine and Cancer Prevention

HPV vaccine is highly effective in preventing cervical and other types of cancers caused by the virus.
Uptake of HPV vaccine remains low due to safety concerns, lack of knowledge, and perceived unnecessary need.
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Latest COVID worry, FLiRT variants, sparks concern about vaccination rates

Vaccination rates remain low as new FLiRT COVID variants spread, more transmissible than previous strains, immunity wanes over time.

Maryland could ease school mask mandate

Maryland may end school mask mandate, empowering local control based on high vaccination rates or low transmission levels.

Whooping cough sickens 65 in outbreak at Bay Area high school, California officials say

Northern California has seen a spike in whooping cough cases, primarily linked to Tamalpais High School outbreak.
Whooping cough is highly contagious, with symptoms starting as a common cold and progressing to a hacking cough.
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Push for young adults to get MMR jab as measles cases rise

Drop in MMR vaccinations due to false autism link
Measles outbreak spreading in different regions

Measles erupts in Florida school where 11% of kids are unvaccinated

Low vaccination rates can lead to measles outbreaks in schools.
Measles is highly contagious and unvaccinated individuals are at high risk of infection.

Push for young adults to get MMR jab as measles cases rise

Drop in MMR vaccinations due to false autism link
Measles outbreak spreading in different regions

Measles erupts in Florida school where 11% of kids are unvaccinated

Low vaccination rates can lead to measles outbreaks in schools.
Measles is highly contagious and unvaccinated individuals are at high risk of infection.
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NYC students' vaccination rates still below pre-pandemic levels: Health Dept

Immunization rates in NYC schools below pre-pandemic levels
Vaccination rates declined due to pandemic and misinformation

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.

NYC students' vaccination rates still below pre-pandemic levels: Health Dept

Immunization rates in NYC schools below pre-pandemic levels
Vaccination rates declined due to pandemic and misinformation

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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Data reveals where climate change skeptics and believers live in US

Climate change skepticism more prevalent in Republican-led states
Strong correlation between political affiliation, education, Covid-19 vaccination rates, and income
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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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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Everyday Habits to Help Protect Against Illness This Season

Low vaccination rates contribute to elevated levels of respiratory illnesses
Respiratory illnesses are more common during colder months

Measles outbreaks are occurring in some pockets of the US. Here's why doctors are concerned

Measles outbreaks have continued to occur in the United States despite the availability of an effective vaccine.
Exemptions for routine childhood vaccination are at their highest levels ever, raising concerns about lagging vaccination rates.

Mask policies return in US as respiratory viruses threaten to strain hospitals

Respiratory virus cases and hospitalizations are rising across the US, impacting capacity in health systems.
Vaccination rates for flu, Covid, and RSV remain low despite the availability of updated boosters and new vaccines.
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Why Childhood Vaccination Rates Are Falling

Vaccination rates for childhood diseases were declining even before COVID-19, but the pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
False information about vaccines and autism spread by influential figures has fueled the anti-vaccine movement.
The drop in vaccination rates increases the risk of outbreaks and serious health consequences for children.

'A Shot in the Arm' Documentary Treats Vaccine Denialism with a Dose of Empathy

Childhood immunizations are recovering to pre-COVID rates in some countries, while others continue to experience declines.
Public trust in vaccinations has eroded worldwide, including in the U.S., where a new pandemic documentary aims to address this distrust.
Experts attribute the decline in vaccine rates to a combination of misinformation, conspiracy theories, socioeconomic factors, and ideological beliefs.

Why Childhood Vaccination Rates Are Falling

Vaccination rates for childhood diseases were declining even before COVID-19, but the pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
False information about vaccines and autism spread by influential figures has fueled the anti-vaccine movement.
The drop in vaccination rates increases the risk of outbreaks and serious health consequences for children.

'A Shot in the Arm' Documentary Treats Vaccine Denialism with a Dose of Empathy

Childhood immunizations are recovering to pre-COVID rates in some countries, while others continue to experience declines.
Public trust in vaccinations has eroded worldwide, including in the U.S., where a new pandemic documentary aims to address this distrust.
Experts attribute the decline in vaccine rates to a combination of misinformation, conspiracy theories, socioeconomic factors, and ideological beliefs.
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COVID is rising, but some are cutting corners on safety. Is it making things worse?

People going to work or traveling while sick are contributing to the spread of COVID during the summer.

Nursing homes falling farther behind on vaccinating patients for COVID

Vaccination rates among nursing home residents in the U.S. are low, posing a significant risk to their health and safety amidst the ongoing threat of COVID-19.
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