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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. [ more ]

Independent.ie

2 months ago

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. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

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. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

National incident declared as measles cases surge

Measles cases in the UK are surging, prompting health chiefs to declare a national incident.

Immediate action is needed to boost measles vaccine uptake in areas with low rates of immunization. [ more ]

Cbsnews

"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. [ more ]

Axios

Flu shows signs of a comeback after holiday hiatus

Flu activity is increasing in the Midwest and parts of the South, indicating a second wave.

More than half of Americans have not received a flu shot, increasing the risk of sustained high levels of disease spread. [ more ]

Cbsnews

Malaria mass-vaccination program launches in Cameroon, brining hope as Africa battles surging infections

Malaria is Africa's biggest killer, with 95% of fatal cases recorded on the continent and children under 5 making up 80% of those deaths.

A new malaria vaccine, RTS,S/AS01 (Mosquirix), is being rolled out across Africa and is expected to help prevent malaria infections. [ more ]

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Nature

1 week ago

OMG science

Daily briefing: Orangutan is first wild animal seen using medicinal plant

A Sumatran orangutan named Rakus used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, showcasing the shared knowledge between humans and orangutans. [ more ]

Irish Independent

3 days ago

AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 Vaccine

The marketing authorization for Astra's vaccine Vaxzevria was withdrawn in the EU, not due to safety concerns, but because it's no longer being manufactured or supplied. [ more ]

Queerty

1 month ago

The summer is approaching... and this infection is again on the rise among gay men

Cases of mpox in the US have doubled in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

Formerly known as monkeypox, mpox primarily affected gay men in the US in 2022, with a significant number of deaths among immunocompromised individuals. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Santa Clara Co. doctors see increase in RSV wastewater numbers ahead of Thanksgiving

RSV is on the rise in Santa Clara County, adding to an already busy flu and COVID season.

Wastewater monitoring data in Santa Clara County shows double the amount of RSV in the last month.

Babies younger than one and people older than 60 are most vulnerable to serious complications from RSV. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Chickenpox vaccine should be given to children on NHS, experts say

UK government advisers recommend making the chickenpox vaccine a routine childhood jab.

The vaccine could reduce the number of children who become sick from chickenpox and cut the number of serious cases that can be fatal.

The introduction of the vaccine as part of routine childhood immunizations in the UK would have a positive impact on the health of young children. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

1 month ago

Medicine

Bacteria That Cause Meningitis Are Spreading Again, C.D.C. Warns

Healthcare providers warned of increasing cases of meningococcal disease.

Invasive meningococcal disease can lead to death or long-term disability even with treatment. [ more ]

www.npr.org

2 months ago

A vaccine for Ebola could change the mortality rates for those infected

Ebola vaccine reduces mortality by 50% [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

One Arm or Two? How You Get Vaccinated May Make a Difference.

Alternating arms when receiving multiple doses of a vaccine may produce a stronger immune response.

The study suggests that alternating arms may provide a small boost in immunity, which could be significant for individuals who respond poorly to vaccines. [ more ]

WIRED

The World's First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children Starts Now

Cameroon has started rolling out routine childhood immunizations using a malaria vaccine called RTS,S or Mosquirix.

The hope is that this vaccine rollout will help relieve the burden of malaria on the country's health care system. [ more ]

Nieman Lab

Did the battle against "misinformation" go too far?

Martin Kulldorff faced consequences from Twitter after stating that not everyone needed to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Major social media companies made efforts to limit the spread of health misinformation during the pandemic. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

4 months ago

Breast cancer vaccine now in early clinical trials: What to know

A new vaccine being studied in early clinical trials may hold the potential to help some women with breast cancer.

The vaccine targets triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive and deadliest form of breast cancer. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Childhood chickenpox vaccine recommended for use on the NHS

Scientists recommend introducing chickenpox vaccine on the NHS for children.

The vaccine should be given in two doses at ages 12 months and 18 months.

The recommendation also includes a catch-up program for older children. [ more ]

www.npr.org

2 months ago

Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half even if it's given after infection

A new vaccine called rVSVG-ZEBOV-GP can cut the mortality rate from Ebola in half.

Vaccination not only helps to reduce infections but also reduces deaths from the virus. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

New ground-breaking' bowel cancer vaccine to go on trial at hospital

A potentially ground-breaking vaccine to treat early bowel cancer is set to go on trial in England and Australia.

The vaccine will be administered to patients before surgery in the hopes of causing the body to attack the cancer and making surgery less invasive.

The trial will be run by the Cancer Research UK Southampton Clinical Trials Unit and will enroll 44 patients over an 18 month period. [ more ]

Cbsnews

4 months ago

Merck-Moderna vaccine cuts odds of skin cancer recurrence in half, study finds

A vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck shows promising results in treating the most deadly form of skin cancer.

Those who received the vaccine and Merck's cancer drug Keytruda were 49% less likely to die or have their cancer come back after three years. [ more ]

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