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Travelers in at Least 5 U.S. Airports Were Exposed to Measles in December
Measles Virus Detected in at Least Five Airports in December
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What is 'immune amnesia' and how is it fueled by measles?
Researchers Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health have found evidence that measles creates "immune amnesia" in those who get it — leaving them more susceptible to other infectious illnesses like influenza.
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A flight attendant has died from the measles – here’s how to stay safe from the outbreak while traveling
An Israeli flight attendant and mother of three has died after contracting the measles in March. Here is a look at where the recent outbreaks have been and what you need to know about the disease.
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Ohio reports first case of measles in two years amid national outbreak
Health officials in Ohio urge parents to get children vaccinated against highly contagious illnesses such as measles.
HuffPostMeasles Still On The Rise Across 26 U.S. States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 60 new cases in the last week.
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Mom raised in anti-vaxxer household decided to vaccinate her daughters. Then the internet attacked.
A mom who was raised in an anti-vax household, but vaccinated her own daughters, posted on Facebook that she's "glad" her children "don’t need to suffer."
Yahoo LifeThese photos of a 5-month-old with measles are upsetting a lot of people
Measles, which was declared eradicated in 2000, is on a horrifying upswing across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control confirmed 704 measles cases since the start of 2019, the highest number since 1994, and the agency is urging parents to have their children vaccinated, and for those traveling abroad to make sure they are immunized. Sadly, a 5-month girl confirmed as Alabama’s first case of the measles, was too young to receive the vaccine.
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JetBlue flight briefly quarantined at JFK due to measles scare
Just last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released in a statement that measles cases in the U.S. are the highest they have been in 25 years after they were eliminated in 2000.
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Measles cases see biggest jump this year with 555 confirmed in 20 states
An additional 90 measles cases were reported across the nation last week , the biggest jump this year, for a total of 555 cases.
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Measles Cases Are Still Rising in the U.S. But They're Even Higher Globally
They've tripled since last year
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New York City declares measles public health emergency, blames 'fake science'
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered mandatory vaccinations for some people who may have been exposed to the measles virus.
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Facts alone don't sway anti-vaxxers. So what does?
Vaccine hesitancy has been identified by the World Health Organization as one of the top ten global health threats of 2019.
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The U.S. May Be on Track for the Most Measles Cases Since the Disease Was Declared Eliminated
There are 555 cases confirmed
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Washington state bill to ban 'philosophical' vaccine exemptions moves forward
Washington inches closer to banning MMR vaccine exemptions.
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Amid measles outbreak, hundreds rally to preserve right not to vaccinate children
While a measles outbreak continues to spread across Washington state, hundreds of anti-vaxxers rally to preserve their right to not vaccinate their children.
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The anti-vax movement's role in the latest measles outbreak
A recent outbreak of measles has led many to blame the anti-vax movement.
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Even when Kat Von D promotes her eyeliner, she gets slammed for anti-vaccination stance
Tattoo artist, reality-TV star, and makeup entrepreneur Kat Von D took to Instagram on Saturday to show off her aptly named Tattoo Liner, but some used the opportunity to criticize her for her anti-vaccination stance.
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This Country Has Made It Illegal for Parents to Not Vaccinate Their Children
This week, Italy passed legislation ensuring that parents who don't vaccinate their children against 12 preventable diseases, including measles, chicken pox, polio, and tetanus, will face significant fines.
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There's a Huge Measles Outbreak in Minnesota Due to Vaccine Skepticism
Experts explain how this happened—and how to prevent it from happening again.