CDC Issues Measles Warning amid Uptick of Cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning on Monday amid an uptick of measles cases — both globally and domestically.
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Chicago Health Commissioner: Measles Outbreak Isn’t Under Control Yet, We’re ‘Trying’ and It’ll Take Time
During a portion of an interview with NBC News aired on Thursday’s edition of “NBC Nightly News,” Chicago Department Of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo “Simbo” Ige responded to a question on whether the measles outbreak in the city where
‘They’re Going to Find Out’: Health Officials Criticize Florida’s Relaxed Measles Response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration is defying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) advice about the state’s growing measles outbreak, prompting health officials to call for more vaccinations and quarantining.
Six Measles Cases Confirmed in Florida School District
A Florida public school district has confirmed its sixth case of measles as health officials warn of an outbreak.
Officials: Measles Outbreak in Ohio Infects 82 Children; 32 Hospitalized
A measles outbreak in central Ohio has infected at least 82 children, including 32 who have been hospitalized, according to Columbus Public Health (CPH).
‘Perfect Storm’ of Circumstances Could Spark Measles Outbreaks, Global Health Agencies Say
The W.H.O. and UNICEF announced that a “perfect storm” of conditions could lead to a measles outbreak as vaccine campaigns have stalled.
Uganda Marks First Ebola Death Outside Historic Outbreak in D.R. Congo
A five-year-old child in Uganda succumbed to the Ebola virus on Wednesday, marking the first cross-border lethal case of the disease since the outbreak began in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) last year.
‘Avengers Endgame’ Moviegoers Exposed to Measles at Los Angeles Premiere
An unnamed woman from Placentia, California, may have exposed attendees of Thursday’s Avengers: Endgame midnight premiere to measles.
Measles Outbreak in L.A. Sourced to Two Jewish Schools
Health officials have confirmed that the highly-contagious measles outbreak has sickened nearly two dozen people and has struck at least two Jewish day schools in Los Angeles County.
Texas Doc: Anti-Vaxxers Risk ‘Measles Time Bombs’ in 2018
Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of Texas Children’s Hospital and president of the Sabin Vaccine Institute, foresees a dangerous measles epidemic erupting the Lone Star State by 2018 driven by plummeting vaccination rates while propelled by an anti-vaccination movement.
State Senator Rebukes Tennessee Governor for Mischaracterizing Refugee Lawsuit to AG
State Senator Mark Norris (R-Collierville) is sharply rebuking Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam for mischaracterizing the Tennessee General Assembly’s Tenth Amendment lawsuit against the federal government for its operation of the refugee resettlement program to the state’s Attorney General, Herbert Slatery.
Measles Outbreak in Memphis Began at Mosque
The first reported case of a person with measles in the recent Memphis outbreak, which now numbers seven confirmed cases, was at a local mosque on April 15, according to the Shelby County Health Department.
Vaccine Bill Passes Assembly Committee Despite Red Sea of Opposition
SACRAMENTO — As a sea of red-clad protestors looked on, California’s fiercely debated vaccine mandate bill, SB 277, passed through the State Assembly Committee on Health on an essentially party-line vote of 12-6 on Tuesday, with one Democrat abstaining.
Dem Sen. Patty Murray Wants Congress To Urge ‘Broader Use of Vaccines,’ Including HPV Shot
During a hearing, Sen. Patty Murray says she hopes Congress can “encourage broader use of vaccines.”
California Bill Would End Vaccine Exemptions Based on Religious Belief
California State Senators Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) and Richard Pan (D-Sacramento) announced on Wednesday that they will be introducing a bill to end the ability of parents in the Golden State to exempt their children from school vaccinations based on personal beliefs and religion.
Compton Vaccination Rate: 93.80% Beverly Hills: 78.33%
Elementary schools in the inner-city Los Angeles neighborhood of Compton have a far higher vaccination rate than schools in wealthy Beverly Hills, state data show. The rate in Compton is 93.80%, near the 2013-14 national median of 94.7%, with one school at 100%. In Beverly Hills elementary schools, the rate is a mere 78.33%, creating the conditions for an outbreak.
Shock: Vaccination Rate as low as 51% in L.A.-Area Day Cares
A Los Angeles Times report released early Wednesday morning reports that many child care facilities in Los Angeles have alarmingly low vaccination rates–some reportedly as low as 51%. The report indicates that private schools have lower vaccination rates than public schools, as wealthier parents opt out of inoculation for communicable diseases like measles.
Did Border Crisis Trigger Measles Outbreak?
The sudden outbreak of measles across the United States raises questions about how the disease arrived in the country after it was eradicated here in 2000. A quick review of the U.S. State Department visa requirements for immigrant visas reveals that applicants must be vaccinated for measles prior to their approval. Measles vaccination is not required for tourist visas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nor are they required for any other disease.
