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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Six babies with unvaccinated mothers born with measles in Canada

Congenital measles cases in Ontario highlight the risks of low vaccination rates during outbreaks.
Routine vaccination can prevent serious complications from measles.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Six babies with unvaccinated mothers born with measles in Canada

Congenital measles cases in Ontario highlight the risks of low vaccination rates during outbreaks.
Routine vaccination can prevent serious complications from measles.
fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: NASA staff speak out against Trump cuts

"The last six months have seen rapid and wasteful changes which have undermined our mission and caused catastrophic impacts on NASA's workforce," says a declaration signed by more than 280 NASA employees past and present, including at least 4 astronauts.
Canada news
#vaccination-rates
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Public health

Measles outbreak in US surpasses 930 cases as infectious disease expert warns world may have lost herd immunity

Public health
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Measles outbreak in US surpasses 930 cases as infectious disease expert warns world may have lost herd immunity

The measles outbreak in North America signals a significant drop in herd immunity due to declining vaccination rates.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

World may be post-herd immunity' to measles, top US scientist says

Measles outbreaks are rising in areas with low vaccination rates, highlighting a shift away from herd immunity.
The U.S. faces its largest measles outbreak in 25 years, impacting children and communities severely.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

RFK Jr. Axes Top Aides in Huge Staff Shakeup

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired his chief of staff and deputy chief of staff amid a significant staff shakeup at HHS.
#vaccination
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Public health

U.S. has already posted more measles cases than in any year since 1991 and 2025 is only half over

Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

6 Ontario infants born with congenital measles from unvaccinated mothers, top doctor says | CBC News

Vaccination is crucial for preventing congenital measles in infants.
Unvaccinated mothers pose risks to fetal health during measles outbreaks.
Measles outbreak has led to severe implications for pregnant individuals.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Public health

U.S. has already posted more measles cases than in any year since 1991 and 2025 is only half over

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Public health

6 Ontario infants born with congenital measles from unvaccinated mothers, top doctor says | CBC News

San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Muni Is Updating Its Floppy-Disk-Based Train Control System

Muni will upgrade its train-control software with a $700 million project after operating on outdated technology for years.
US Elections
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Texas Passes Anti-Vaccination Policies While Oklahoma Schools Add New Social Studies Standards

Texas lawmakers are introducing various vaccine-related bills that could undermine public health amid a severe measles outbreak.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Was Asked If He Would Vaccinate His Kids For Measles Today, And His Response Is Going Viral

RFK Jr. expressed hesitance in endorsing vaccines during a crucial health crisis.
He believes his personal opinions on vaccines shouldn't influence public health decisions.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Why is measles spreading in Canada, Mexico and the US?

North America is facing a serious measles outbreak linked to vaccine hesitancy.
Measles complications can be severe, especially in vulnerable populations.
Vaccination efforts have previously eliminated measles in the US, highlighting the importance of herd immunity.
#cdc
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

CDC redeploys to Texas measles outbreak after layoffs, as RFK Jr. calls vaccine "most effective way" to stop spread

CDC responds to deadly measles outbreak in Texas after recent layoffs impact its response.
Coronavirus
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Weekly measles cases hit new record amid worst outbreak since 1990s

Weekly measles cases have hit a new record in the U.S., surpassing previous outbreaks, particularly the troubling 2019 peak.
Public health
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Large number of measles cases being missed, CDC says

The CDC acknowledges underreporting of measles cases amid a record outbreak, complicating efforts to control the situation.
Public health
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says

CDC halts plan to assist Texas schools in fighting measles due to staff layoffs and funding issues.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Coronavirus

CDC redeploys to Texas measles outbreak after layoffs, as RFK Jr. calls vaccine "most effective way" to stop spread

US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump administration tries to ramp up deportations. And, a look at Canada's election

Deportations under the Trump administration are down despite increased arrests, with serious mistakes being reported in cases involving U.S. citizens.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Kennedy's Vaccine Hypocrisy Is Unsustainable

Mr. Kennedy's failure to manage the measles outbreak amidst his anti-vaccine stance raises serious concerns about his capability as Health Secretary.
NYC politics
Public health
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Texas measles outbreak shows what happens when vaccine funding flatlines

Funding cuts have weakened immunization programs, contributing to the resurgence of measles outbreaks in West Texas.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Health secretary RFK Jr. endorses the MMR vaccine stoking fury among his supporters

Health Secretary Kennedy endorsed the MMR vaccine as the best prevention against measles, inciting backlash from anti-vaccine groups.
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

RFK Jr. Plugs Measles Vaccine, Along With Dubious Treatments

Kennedy acknowledged that the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles is through the MMR vaccine, highlighting a shift in his stance on vaccinations.
Alternative medicine
Public health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

RFK Jr. visits West Texas as a second child is buried after dying from a measles-related illness

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. emphasizes vaccination as crucial amid a significant measles outbreak in Texas.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Sunday Links: UCSF Neurologist Wins $3 Million Prize For Groundbreaking Multiple Sclerosis Research

Fire in Fremont apartment resulted in one death and multiple injuries.
Measles cases surge in Texas with second child death confirmed.
Two sex offenders arrested in Rohnert Park during safety compliance checks.
UCSF neurologist honored for contributions to multiple sclerosis research.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Second child dies from measles-related causes as Texas outbreak continues to spread

Two children in Texas have died from measles-related illnesses as outbreaks spread across multiple states.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A Second Child Dies of Measles in Texas

The measles outbreak in West Texas has led to multiple deaths, threatening the nation's measles elimination status due to vaccination hesitancy.
NYC parents
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

RFK Jr.'s measles 'cure' sickens Texas kids amid outbreak DW 04/05/2025

Misinformation about measles and vitamin A from Health Secretary Robert Kennedy has led to worsening health issues in West Texas children.
#vaccines
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago
Public health

City intensifies efforts to encourage vaccination amid state's worst measles outbreak in decades - Austin Monitor

fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago
Public health

City intensifies efforts to encourage vaccination amid state's worst measles outbreak in decades - Austin Monitor

fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Measles outbreak surges 360% with 483 cases in 21 states - most coming from Texas

Measles cases in the US increased by 360% in one week, with a significant impact on unvaccinated children.
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