Before the onslaught of COVID-19, researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle had another infectious disease worry: […]
Asymmetrical vaccine distribution could promote vaccine evading mutations in SARS-CoV-2
Wide-scale vaccine distribution is now taking place in the more economically developed countries worldwide, with counties such as the USA […]
Death toll from measles outbreak in Congo hits 6,000
‘World’s worst’ measles outbreak in the Congo has now killed 6,000 people – almost three times more than the Ebola […]
Disneyland visitor had measles, may have exposed others
Los Angeles County health officials say a visitor to Disneyland this month may have exposed others to measles. The Department […]
Teen with Measles Went to Disneyland and Universal Studios, Health Officials Warn
There is no scientific link between vaccines and autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A New Zealand teenager may […]
Measles vaccine takes effect within weeks, also safeguards health of others
Dear Mayo Clinic: How long does it take to become immune from measles once one has gotten the measles vaccine? […]
US in Danger of Losing Measles 'Elimination Status.' Here's What That Means.
As the number of U.S. measles cases continues to climb this year — topping 1,000 reported cases so far — […]
Do Adults Need a Measles Vaccine Booster Amid Recent Outbreaks?
There is no scientific link between vaccines and autism, according to the Centers for Disease Control. With measles outbreaks occurring in […]
New analysis predicts top U.S. counties at risk for measles outbreaks: Cook County, Illinois, tops the list, followed by Los Angeles County, California, and Miami-Dade County, Florida
A team of researchers has identified 25 U.S. counties that are most likely to experience measles outbreaks in 2019. Their […]
Scientology cruise ship due to a measles outbreak under quarantine
A cruise ship is due to measles to the temporary prison The cruise ship “Freewinds”, the controversial Scientology organization with […]