Tag: #measles

South Carolina measles outbreak tops 300 cases, spreads beyond state lines

A 310-case measles outbreak centered in Spartanburg County is driving school quarantines, testing vaccine rules, and seeding cases in nearby states.

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Measles Shield Frays: Most U.S. Counties Fall Below Kindergarten Vaccination Target

MMR coverage among kindergarteners has slid since the pandemic, leaving most counties below the 95% measles target as cases hit a 30-year high.

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US Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Over 30 Years Amid Falling Vaccination Rates

The US faces the largest measles outbreak since 1992, with over 1,900 cases as low vaccination rates threaten public health.

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Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status After Year-Long Outbreak

Canada loses measles elimination status after a year-long outbreak, prompting calls for improved vaccination efforts.

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U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Three Decades Due to Falling Vaccination Rates

A major measles outbreak in the U.S. highlights declining vaccination rates and misinformation as key challenges.

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Major Overhaul of Vaccine Policy Looms Amid Largest Measles Outbreak in Decades

ACIP reviews MMRV vaccine as U.S. faces largest measles outbreak in decades, while new advisory appointees stir debate.

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Texas Declares End to Largest Measles Outbreak Since 2000

Texas ends West Texas measles outbreak, highlighting vaccination importance after 762 cases. Continued vigilance urged amid global spread threats.

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Wastewater Surveillance Detects Measles Before Outbreaks in Texas

Texas sees measles resurgence as wastewater surveillance detects virus early amid declining vaccination rates, signaling urgent public health action.

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US Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Three Decades Amidst Declining Vaccination Rates

With 1,288 measles cases nationwide, declining vaccination rates fuel largest outbreak since 2000's elimination.

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U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Over 30 Years Due to Declining Vaccinations

The U.S. battles its largest measles outbreak in decades, driven by falling vaccination rates, with 1,309 cases reported across 40 states.

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U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Decades

The U.S. battles its largest measles outbreak in 30 years, with low vaccination rates fueling over 1,300 cases across 39 states and 3 deaths.

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U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in 30 Years

The U.S. grapples with a severe measles outbreak affecting undervaccinated communities, highlighting the critical need for increased vaccination efforts.

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US Faces Worst Measles Outbreak in Over 30 Years

The US reports 1,288 measles cases in 38 states, spotlighting vaccine hesitancy and public health risks.

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U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Five Years amid Declining Vaccination Rates

Measles resurges in the U.S., with over 1,000 cases reported. Vaccine hesitancy contributes to the largest outbreak in five years.

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U.S. Faces Major Measles Outbreak in Undervaccinated Communities

Over 1,000 measles cases hit U.S., centered in Texas, highlighting vaccination challenges.

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