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Measles Cases In Mongolia Exceed 14,000, School-Aged Children Affected More
The total number of measles cases in Mongolia has increased to 14,123, the country's National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) said on Monday.
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Nipah Breakthrough: Japan To Begin First Human Vaccine Trial In April
A team of researchers in Japan has announced a clinical trial to confirm a vaccine's efficacy against the deadly Nipah virus in humans.
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Measles Is Back: Why Outbreaks Are Rising Across The World Again
With the USA and Mexico likely to lose their measles-free designation, herd immunity against the highly contagious viral infection has collapsed, leaving the world facing this major threat all over again.
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The US Is About To Lose Its Measles-Free Designation: Here's Why
U.S. faces its worst measles surge in decades, with outbreaks across 44 states and elimination status at risk. Experts warn low vaccination rates and disinformation fuel the crisis as PAHO prepares to decide if America loses its measles free status.
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Measles Vaccine Saves 59 Million Lives Reducing Death Rate By 88% Since The Year 2000, Says WHO
Nearly 59 million lives have been saved by the measles vaccine, and there has been an 88 per cent drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday.
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US Reports Highest Number Of Measles Cases Since 1992: Data
The number of measles cases in the United States has hit the highest level in more than 30 years, according to the data released by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Measles Cases Are Surging Globally. Should Children Be Vaccinated Earlier?
Measles has been rising globally in recent years. There were an estimated 10.3 million cases worldwide in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022.
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Measles Scare After Shakira's Concert: Signs and Symptoms Of This Highly Contagious Disease
According to CDC, the two doses of MMR vaccine are 97% effective against the virus. In some countries, vaccination against chickenpox is also combined with the MMR vaccine.
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Measles Outbreak In US: Understanding What Is Vitamin A Toxicity
The CDC warns that misuse during the measles outbreak in US has caused adverse effects, highlighting the need for medical supervision.
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Measles Outbreak, Staff Resignations: RFK Jr Off To A Bumpy Start As Health Secretary
Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr is off to a turbulent start as US health secretary as he grapples with a deadly measles outbreak, resignations among his staff and a snub in the Senate.
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Measles Cases In Mongolia Exceed 14,000, School-Aged Children Affected More
The total number of measles cases in Mongolia has increased to 14,123, the country's National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) said on Monday.
-
Nipah Breakthrough: Japan To Begin First Human Vaccine Trial In April
A team of researchers in Japan has announced a clinical trial to confirm a vaccine's efficacy against the deadly Nipah virus in humans.
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Measles Is Back: Why Outbreaks Are Rising Across The World Again
With the USA and Mexico likely to lose their measles-free designation, herd immunity against the highly contagious viral infection has collapsed, leaving the world facing this major threat all over again.
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The US Is About To Lose Its Measles-Free Designation: Here's Why
U.S. faces its worst measles surge in decades, with outbreaks across 44 states and elimination status at risk. Experts warn low vaccination rates and disinformation fuel the crisis as PAHO prepares to decide if America loses its measles free status.
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Measles Vaccine Saves 59 Million Lives Reducing Death Rate By 88% Since The Year 2000, Says WHO
Nearly 59 million lives have been saved by the measles vaccine, and there has been an 88 per cent drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday.
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US Reports Highest Number Of Measles Cases Since 1992: Data
The number of measles cases in the United States has hit the highest level in more than 30 years, according to the data released by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Measles Cases Are Surging Globally. Should Children Be Vaccinated Earlier?
Measles has been rising globally in recent years. There were an estimated 10.3 million cases worldwide in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022.
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Measles Scare After Shakira's Concert: Signs and Symptoms Of This Highly Contagious Disease
According to CDC, the two doses of MMR vaccine are 97% effective against the virus. In some countries, vaccination against chickenpox is also combined with the MMR vaccine.
-
Measles Outbreak In US: Understanding What Is Vitamin A Toxicity
The CDC warns that misuse during the measles outbreak in US has caused adverse effects, highlighting the need for medical supervision.
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Measles Outbreak, Staff Resignations: RFK Jr Off To A Bumpy Start As Health Secretary
Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr is off to a turbulent start as US health secretary as he grapples with a deadly measles outbreak, resignations among his staff and a snub in the Senate.
