Is measles coming to Maine? Will my vaccination protect me?
With a major outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, Maine CDC Director Dr. Puthiery Va answers questions about vaccinations, the ...
Why fewer kids are getting vaccinated in Florida — and how that could affect outbreaks
In Florida, the number of kindergartners with mandatory vaccinations decreased to 88% in the 2023-24 school year from 94% in ...
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Measles Surge in Europe and Central Asia Reaches Highest Level in Decades, Prompting Urgent Health Warnings from WHO and UNICEF
Measles cases in the region had been declining significantly since their peak of approximately 216,000 cases in 1997, ...
Politicization of COVID puts public health in tough spot
Local public health officials are the front line for responding to any disease outbreak. Five years after the coronavirus pandemic began, many say that the entrenched politicization of COVID-19 has ...
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The dangers of measles can be severe and long lasting, doctors warn
As the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico continues to grow, doctors say this is a good time to remember just how dangerous measles can be - even years after an infection.
Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024
Three months into 2025, the United States has surpassed the total number of measles cases in the country for all of last year ...
Measles Can Cause ‘Immune Amnesia’ And SSPE As Long-Term Problems
With measles outbreaks occurring in different parts of the U.S., it's important to remember the possible long-term ...