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A huge outbreak has made Ontario the measles centre of the western hemisphere

Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature baby

The Guardian - US

Holidaymakers travelling to Europe warned of contagious disease outbreak

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The Independent UK

Game theory explains why reasonable parents make vaccine choices that fuel outbreaks

When outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles occur despite highly effective vaccines being available, it’s easy to conclude that parents who don’t vaccinate their children are misguided, selfish or have fallen prey to misinformation.

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UK issues measles warning to holidaymakers as cases surge in Europe

Measles can lead to serious complications, such as meningitis and brain swelling

The Independent UK

Concerns raised over measles risk as families take summer breaks in Europe

Health experts said there had been a global increase in measles cases.

Evening Standard

Measles vaccination rates drop after COVID-19 pandemic in counties across the US

Childhood vaccination rates against measles fell in the years after the COVID-19 pandemic in nearly 80% of the more than 2,000 U.S. counties with available data

The Independent UK

US health officials urge all international travellers to get measles vaccinations amid outbreaks

The vaccination guidance comes as countries face an uptick in measles cases this year, including Europe.

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US health officials warn all international travelers to get measles vaccination

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The Independent UK

All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says

U.S. health officials have changed their advice to international travelers about measles, saying Americans should be vaccinated against the disease no matter where they travel in the world

The Independent UK

Texas Lawmakers Look to Make Child Vaccine Exemptions Easier for Parents as Measles Outbreak Continues

Texas lawmakers passed a bill to simplify vaccine exemptions, sparking backlash from health advocates as the state faces its worst measles outbreak in over 20 years.

Latin Times

Amid measles outbreak, Texas is poised to make vaccine exemptions for kids easier

Texas has been the center of the nation's largest measles outbreak in decades

The Independent UK

Texas Legislature approves making vaccine exemption process easier

Instead of waiting for the state to send them one, parents would be able to print out vaccine exemption forms at home if they want to skip school-required shots. Critics believe the bill would increase infections.

The Texas Tribune

As Texas’s measles outbreak slows, officials warn of rise in other states

Cases in New Mexico and Kansas give experts reason to be ‘concerned’ in second-worst US measles year since 2000

The Guardian - US

The Crunch: crowded prisons; triangle election revelations; and the power of the measles vaccine

Another election triangle offers up post-poll insight, plus some heroic bar charts and we go off the (pie) charts

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The Texas Tribune

More Texas children are getting vaccinated early against measles

Fear of babies contracting the contagious and potentially deadly virus has spurred the surge in vaccinations amid Texas’ historic measles outbreak.

The Texas Tribune

As measles outbreak continues, new parents in Lubbock face unexpected fears

Many of the patients are being treated in Lubbock, a medical hub for the South Plains where the outbreak originated.

The Independent UK

Measles fears in Texas cause flood of parents to seek vaccine causing vaccination rates to skyrocket

There are now more than 720 cases in Texas, the majority of whom were unvaccinated

The Independent UK

Measles is very contagious. Here's how to avoid it

A person attended a Shakira concert at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey while infectious with measles

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The Independent UK

Shakira concertgoers issued with urgent health warning in New Jersey

Tens of thousands of fans may have been exposed to the measles virus which is surging across the U.S, health officials say

The Texas Tribune

In El Paso, measles is infecting more adults than children

Adults who are unsure whether they’re vaccinated can get additional shots, health experts say.

The Independent UK

Measles cases have now spread to 30 states

The Centers for Disease Control has reported in an update that a total of 1,024 cases of the disease across the U.S. and 14 outbreaks had been reported since the beginning of the year

The Independent UK

RFK Jr visibly startled by protesters amid angry confrontations over cuts and vaccines at health hearing

Health secretary pushes back against Democrats who grilled him on his comments about vaccines amid a measles outbreak

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr tells Congress ‘people shouldn’t take medical advice from me’

Health secretary demurs on questions about vaccine stance and defends Republican plans to cut healthcare

Roll Call

Kennedy defends budget request but is silent on big HHS changes - Roll Call

Lawmakers seek answers to questions about sweeping cuts to federal public health infrastructure but Kennedy stays mum.

Latin Times

RFK Jr. Says 'I Don't Think People Should Take Medical Advice From Me' After Being Asked Whether He'd Vaccinate His Children For Measles

HHS Secretary sidesteps direct question on childhood vaccinations, sparking backlash over mixed messaging and public health leadership.

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