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US school-entry vaccination rates fall as exemptions keep rising

U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high

The Independent UK

London's measles hotspots revealed as parents urged to get children vaccinated

Nearly half of all cases in England this year have been reported in the capital

Evening Standard

Quarter of London children unvaccinated against measles, figures show

MMR vaccination rate in the capital at lowest rate in 14 years

Evening Standard

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Mpox in the DRC: children are at high risk – health expert explains why

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that children, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems are at higher risk from the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reports confirm that children under five account for 39% of all cases in the country, and babies as young…

The Conversation

Parents in UK urged to ensure children get measles jab before new school term

Health agency warns of surge in cases of potentially serious disease as MMR vaccination uptake falls below 95%

The Guardian - UK

John Stossel Fact Checks RFK Jr.

Debate is one of the best ways to get closer to the truth. At least Kennedy is willing to do so.

Reason

Measles case tracked to LAX

Those who believe they may be at risk are advised to confirm their measles vaccination status

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From injuries to infectious diseases, what are the health risks in the aftermath of PNG’s landslide?

It’s a week since Papua New Guinea (PNG) experienced a massive landslide in the Enga province, in the country’s highlands.

The Conversation

Measles warning issued to patients who visited Durham’s A&E

An NHS trust has warned patients who were at the hospital last Friday between 9pm and midnight

The Independent UK

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

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

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

WEKU

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.

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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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Measles warning after second case in two weeks

Health authorities are sounding the alarm over a measles outbreak in Adelaide after two cases were reported in quick succession.

The Guardian - AU

Measles alert for Sydney as experts call for improvement in indoor air quality

Health authorities also warn RSV, flu and whooping cough cases on the rise around Australia

AAP

Measles alert issued for western Sydney

NSW Health is advising people in Western Sydney to be on the lookout for measles symptoms after a woman was diagnosed with the illness.

LiveScience

US has already had more measles cases in 2024 than all of 2023

CDC data shows that more than 60 measles cases have been reported so far in 2024, surpassing last year's total.

The Guardian - US

US sees surge in measles cases as health experts plead for more vaccinations

This year’s total tally has now outpaced last year’s numbers, with 64 confirmed cases in 17 states so far, compared with 58 in 2023

The Hindu

Why do so many contemporary vaccines have low durability? | Explained

Review of vaccine durability reveals only a few provide lifelong protection, highlighting factors influencing vaccine-induced immunity longevity.

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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.

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