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State health officials in Texas have declared the state's measles outbreak over which sickened 762 people

With no new cases reported in 42 days, the nation’s largest measles outbreak in 30 years, is declared over.

Vaccination gaps in 16 counties leave some communities exposed as children return to school.

Trump and RFK Jr have made every effort to undermine one of the major civilizing advances of the 20th century – our public health infrastructure

Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination prevents between 3 million and 5 million deaths annually from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, measles and, more recently, COVID-19.

The threat posed by any infectious disease depends not only on how it affects the body, but also on how easily it spreads

When the COVID pandemic hit, many people turned to the eerily prescient film Contagion (2011) for answers – or at least for catharsis. Suddenly, its hypothetical plot felt all too real. Applauded for its scientific accuracy, the film offered more than suspense – it offered lessons.

The latest measles data from the UK Health Security Agency shows there have been 145 cases since the last report on July 3.

Letters: Former school nursing sister Joan Stephens recalls witnessing uptake plummet after a change in approach, while Jean Jackson and Stephen Wall share their personal experiences

Letter: Parents’ ‘personal choice’ should not extend to putting other children at risk, say Dr David Elliman and Prof Helen Bedford

People grow complacent about vaccines precisely because they are so effective. What happened to collective responsibility, asks Guardian columnist Frances Ryan