Measles
Measles Outbreak in Los Angeles County: Five New Cases Confirmed
Health officials said four residents were "exposed to an unimmunized, international visitor who was infectious with measles."
'World's Worst Measles Epidemic' Has Killed Over 6,000 People in the DRC
There have been approximately 310,000 suspected measles cases in the DRC since the outbreak was declared in 2018.
Seattle Schoolchildren Told Get Vaccinated or Don't Return to Class in 2020
Seattle families were notified of changes to school policy. To attend school, students must be fully vaccinated, in the process of doing so, or have a signed Certificate of Exemption.
Measles Patients Reported at Five U.S. Airports in December, Officials Warn
Recent reports of people infected with measles visiting five different U.S. airports have prompted fears of potential outbreaks in multiple regions of the country.
Measles Outbreak in Texas As 1st Case Reported in Travis County in 20 Years
Austin Public Health is working with health departments in Central Texas to tell people what kind of risk of exposure to the disease there has been.
Measles Outbreak Update: Officials Warn of Exposure at LAX, Denver Airport
Health officials urged unvaccinated members of the public to get their shots.
Measles Deaths Break 140,000 Worldwide Last Year, Despite Effective Vaccine
140,000 people died worldwide of the measles in 2018 in spite of the existence of effective vaccines against the disease. The highest death toll lay among children under the age of five.
Red Flags to Fly Above Unvaccinated Homes in Samoa Amid Measles Deaths
Officials of the Pacific island nation have recorded 60 deaths linked to the outbreak, mostly children.
Public Gatherings Banned as Samoa's Measles Crisis Continues
A state of emergency was declared in Samoa this week as the country continues to battle a measles crisis that's claimed 20 lives to date.
More Than Half of All Anti-Vaccine Facebook Ads Posted by Just Two Groups
Researchers found 54 percent of anti-vaccine ads were posted by the World Mercury Project and Stop Mandatory Vaccination. There were "significantly" higher numbers of buyers for pro-vaccine ads
Measles Virus Destroys Immune Systems of Unvaccinated Kids: Study
The study provides more proof that children should be vaccinated against the virus, experts stressed.
Anti-Vaccine Documentary Sequel to Secretly Screen in 19 U.S. States
The film features disgraced former doctor Andrew Wakefield.
Measles Patient Visited Disneyland While Contagious, Health Officials Warn
The measles patient was at the theme park in Anaheim, California on October 16 after visiting a Starbucks coffee shop in Los Angeles.
UK May Make Vaccinations Mandatory For All School Children
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced Sunday that the UK government is considering making vaccinations mandatory for school children.
Six Unvaccinated Students Excluded From New York School
The state repealed religious exemptions earlier this year in response to the worst outbreak of measles in the U.S. for more than two decades.
Is Israel About to Face Another Measles Epidemic?
According to the Israeli Health Ministry, more than 4,300 people were infected with measles between July 2018 and July 2019. Is another surge coming this month?
This Type of Person Is More Likely to Have Anti-vax Tendencies
The study comes as 1,215 people have been diagnosed with measles due to an outbreak in the U.S.
Huge Measles Outbreak Predicted in Texas, With 4,000% Spike in Some Areas
Researchers developed a model to forecast measles rates in the state.
Kids of Anti-vaxxers Should Have Access to Doctor Restricted: Survey
Vaccines protect children from infection, but also makes them less likely to spread diseases to vulnerable people.
Measles on the Rise: Outbreak Grows to 30 States
The increase in measles cases is due to fewer people being vaccinated against the deadly disease, which was, at one time, declared eliminated.
Flight Attendant Dies after Contracting Measles on Plane from New York
The El Al staff member fell ill on a flight in March and died five months later.
Jessica Biel Addresses Anti-Vaxxer Rumors By Citing Vaccination Bill
She is for medical exemptions, and has a reason why.
Officials Threaten Using Rare Travel Ban to Fight Spread of Measles
Health officials across five U.S. states warned people infected with measles that they could be prevented from traveling on planes.
My 12-Week-Old Baby Shouldn't Be at Risk of Measles, but She Is
Anti-vax and vaccine hesitant communities have launched powerful narrative appeals to counter scientific fact—and it doesn't take much for them to put us all at risk.
To Stop Spread of Measles, We Must Slay the Three-Headed Anti-Vax Monster
The anti-vaccine lobby has only grown more powerful as measles spreads across the U.S. Unless congressional action is taken, other vaccine-preventable diseases are likely to rise.
I Remember Having Measles as a Kid. It Was No Fun
If we really want to make America great again, social responsibility is the place to begin.
25 Percent of Americans Support Vaccine Exemptions
764 cases of measles have been reported across the country since January 1.
Scientology 'Ship of Horrors' Live Tracker: Follow Quarantined Cruise Ship
The Freewinds vessel has left St. Lucia after several days being held in quarantine.
Measles Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship Prompts Saint Lucia Quarantine
National Chief Medical Officer Merlene Fredericks-James said the risk of an outbreak was too great to allow staff or guests to disembark.
Doctor: Colleges 'Perfect Setting' for Measles Outbreak
"I worry about the potential student who maybe was unable to be vaccinated due to an underlying medical problem, such as people with immune deficiencies."