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Measles cases reported in Texas as vaccine rates against the disease has fallen
Two of the cases have been reported in Lubbock, a first in more than 20 years. Meanwhile, measles vaccination rates in Texas have fallen over the last four years.
Here’s why a 6-year-old deadly measles outbreak in Samoa came up in the RFK Jr. hearing
As RFK Jr. faces U.S. Senate, questions linger about a measles outbreak in Samoa, half a world away
RFK Jr. claims he had "nothing to do" with Samoan measles outbreak, but record suggests otherwise
Kindergartners in Pike, Wayne counties have some of Pa.'s lowest measles vaccination rates
Physicians say a measles inoculation rate of roughly 95% achieves herd immunity. Pike and Wayne fall short by some of Pa.'s widest margins.
Hawaii Governor, a Doctor, Blames Kennedy for Measles Deaths in Samoa
Gov. Josh Green battled a measles outbreak that killed 83 people, mostly children. President Trump wants Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a vaccine skeptic, as his health policy chief.
Robert F Kennedy Jnr’s measles outbreak comment ‘a complete lie’, says Samoa health chief
Samoa’s director general of health says Robert F. Kennedy Jnr’s comments in the United States Senate about the 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa are a “complete lie”. The country’s health boss called the appointment of Kennedy as health secretary a “disaster for public health in the world”.
Measles outbreaks in Ontario and other parts of Canada raise alarm
Canada’s top doctor is encouraging un- and under-vaccinated Canadians to seek protection against measles as cases of the incredibly contagious illness rise in Ontario and Quebec. This week, Theresa Tam,
RFK Jr. Pushes Back on Samoa Measles Outbreak Criticism
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushed back on Democrats’ allegations that he contributed to a measles outbreak in Samoa, saying vaccination rates were already low when he visited in 2019. “I went there nothing to do with vaccines,
‘Rapidly increasing’: Ontario communities engulfed with measles cases declare outbreak
A measles outbreak has been declared by two neighbouring Ontario public health units as there are now 19 confirmed cases of the virus in the area.
2 Lubbock-area kids have measles. Which Fort Worth schools are protected from the virus?
Two school-age children in Gaines County have measles. Find out which Fort Worth schools are protected against an outbreak.
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Measles outbreak in Morocco: Health authorities intensify vaccination efforts to curb spread
The resurgence of measles in Morocco has prompted health authorities to intensify vaccination efforts to curb its spread. Although previous immunization campaigns had nearly eradicated the disease, declining vaccination rates have led to its resurgence ...
Health officials provide details of first measles case found in Lubbock after 21 years
Lubbock saw its first case of measles after 21 years, prompting health officials to advocate for the vaccine and safety. Here is what they said.
A Study Retracted 15 Years Ago Continues to Threaten Childhood Vaccines
Next month marks the 15-year anniversary of what should have ended Wakefield’s false claim: In February 2010, The Lancet formally retracted his paper in the face of proof that the data had been manipulated.