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Measles cases surging again in Europe, warns WHO

Measles cases are surging across Europe for a second straight year and will soon exceed the already-high number recorded in 2023, the World Health Organization warned Tuesday. It called on countries to boost their vaccination efforts.

Radio France Internationale

Without measles immunisation ‘little spot fire’ outbreaks may become harder to control, experts warn

People urged to check they are fully immunised after NSW and Victorian health authorities alert to three separate cases of virus in May

The Guardian - AU

London hospital 'really worried' about rising measles cases at A&E as parents urged to vaccinate children

‘The worry is the more cases we have the more likely it is that we will have a tragedy on our hands,’ a paediatric consultant said

Evening Standard

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C-Section Doubles Risk Of Measles Vaccine Failure; Study Recommends Taking 2 Doses

To have robust protection against measles, children born with C-sections should receive two doses of the vaccination, the study revealed.

Medical Daily

First dose of measles vaccine ineffective in kids born via C-section: Study

Babies born naturally are more receptive to measles vaccines than those born through C-section. The findings of a new study might now generate plausible concerns around the effectiveness of the vaccine in infants.

The Times of India

Measles outbreak kills at least 42 people in northeast Nigeria

The deaths were recorded out of nearly 200 suspected measles cases in the state of Adamawa, official says.

Al Jazeera

MMR jab uptake among young people in England up by 23% since 2023, says NHS

Exclusive: Vaccinations rise amid national campaign, but reported measles cases have increased by 40% since March

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Vaccine plea as measles cases rise significantly in London

London has the highest number of measles cases in the country, making up almost 40 per cent of all cases

Evening Standard

CDC warns that measles spike poses a 'renewed threat' to the disease's elimination

So far this year, the U.S. has seen more than 120 cases of the highly contagious disease — more than double the cases for all of 2023. Still, chances of widespread transmission remains low.

WEKU

Measles And TB Outbreaks In Chicago Migrant Shelters

Learn about the recent outbreaks of measles and tuberculosis in Chicago migrant shelters and the importance of vaccination and hygiene practices in prevent...

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CDC Warns Of Rising U.S. Measles Cases In 2024

CDC warns of U.S. measles surge in 2024, emphasizing vaccination importance to prevent outbreaks and protect public health.

Medical Daily

CDC Urges Vaccination, Updates Travel Advisory Amid Surge In Measles Cases

In the revised guideline, the CDC has advised one dose of MMR vaccine for children aged 6 to 11 months if they are traveling abroad.

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The Hindu

Public Health department issues advisory

Prevent common infections like mumps, chicken pox, and measles with precautions and treatment advised by the Directorate of Public Health.

The Times of India

National Immunization Day: After ending polio, India takes steps to eliminate another childhood disease, measles

On March 16th, India celebrates National Immunization Day (NID), highlighting the vital role of full vaccination in protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). This focus on immunization is particularly timely as India builds on its remarkable public health achievement of polio eradication in 2014. Now, the country is taking proactive…

Salon

Why the measles outbreak worries me

We haven't seen measles at its worst in the U.S. for over a half-century. Vaccines can stop us from backsliding

Salon

The massive burden of a measles outbreak

Even a single measles case can put massive strain on public health resources, experts warn

LiveScience

300 people possibly exposed to measles at California hospital

Officials are trying to contact around 300 people who may have been exposed to measles at the UC Davis Medical Center Emergency Department on March 5, when an infected child was treated there.

Latin Times

Measles Outbreak Grows in Chicago with Four new Cases Reported at Migrant Shelter

All of the affected were reported in stable or good conditions

Evening Standard

Who needs a measles jab? Young Londoners urged to get MMR vaccine as cases rise

The vaccine is safe and important in order to protect against measles, mumps and rubella amid a rise in case

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