Measles alert for Sydney as experts call for improvement in indoor air quality
Measles alert issued in Sydney after a woman contracted the virus from a child, highlighting the contagious nature and potential risks of the disease.
There has been an increase in airborne illnesses like measles and higher-than-expected flu cases in Australia, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and monitoring symptoms. [ more ]
Why Are Bay Area Health Officials Warning About Measles? | KQED
Public health officials in the Bay Area are urging residents to be vigilant for measles symptoms and ensure they are up-to-date on vaccinations.
Measles symptoms can emerge between seven and 21 days after exposure and about 1 in 5 unvaccinated people infected may require hospitalization, with fatal outcomes possible. [ more ]
San Leandro measles case contracted during international travel, health officials say
Health officials warned of possible measles exposure at a restaurant in San Leandro on March 9.
The infected person likely got measles from recent international travel, leading to an effort to contact individuals who dined at the restaurant. [ more ]
Measles exposure may have occurred at San Leandro restaurant
Visitors to a restaurant in San Leandro may have been exposed to the measles virus on March 9. The health department advised specific groups to get checked immediately. [ more ]
Measles comeback is "canary in the coal mine" for U.S., vaccine expert says
The return of measles is a 'canary in the coal mine' for the country's ability to fight the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Vaccine misinformation and politicization during the pandemic have contributed to falling vaccination rates and outbreaks of measles worldwide. [ more ]
If you think it's anti-vaxxers driving measles cases up in the UK, think again and look to Scotland | Devi Sridhar
The UK is experiencing a surge in measles cases, with more than 200 children diagnosed in the last four weeks of 2023.
Low MMR vaccination rates and a large population of unvaccinated children have contributed to the risk of infection.
Scotland's success in high vaccination rates during the Covid-19 pandemic may be attributed to flexible working for parents and mobile vaccination centers. [ more ]
Millions in the UK are being urged to get vaccinations during a surge in measles cases
U.K. health officials are urging parents to book their children for missed measles, mumps, and rubella shots due to a sharp increase in measles cases and low vaccination rates.
Vaccination rates have dropped to about 85% nationally, and even lower in parts of London, which is below the recommended 95% needed for safe population coverage. [ more ]
Virginia health officials warn travelers out of Dulles and Reagan airports of potential measles exposure
Health officials are warning travelers who passed through two D.C. airports about potential exposure to measles.
The potential exposure occurred in the main terminal at Dulles International Airport and Terminal A at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. [ more ]