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Measles cases reported in Texas as vaccine rates against the disease has fallen
Two of the four cases are in Lubbock, which hasn’t seen a case in more than 20 years. Meanwhile, measles vaccination rates in ...
Two cases of measles confirmed in West Texas children following pair of Houston infections
Two children were hospitalized with measles in West Texas the same month the highly contagious respiratory illness was also ...
Texas officials identify 2 measles cases in unvaccinated schoolchildren
Two school-age children from Gaines County who had measles were hospitalized in Lubbock, state officials said.
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 ...
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MMR Vaccine for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella: What You Need to Know
The MMR vaccine is a powerful tool to prevent three highly contagious viral diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles ... not strong enough to cause disease. They teach the immune ...
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Measles And Congenital Rubella Syndrome Research
Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS): A condition in a newborn that results from the mother contracting rubella during pregnancy, leading to serious birth defects. Measles-containing vaccine (MCV): A ...
Japanese medical institutions face rubella vaccine shortage
Japanese medical institutions are having difficulty obtaining supplies of rubella vaccines. Some have temporarily been unable ...
State Health Services urges public awareness as measles cases reported
Here is more information from DSHS about the disease and what to do if someone shows symptoms: ...
Warning as spike of ‘highly infectious’ disease detected in the UK – 6 of the first signs to appear
A “CONCERNING” rise in measles cases has been detected in the UK. At least 21 people in Bristol have been confirmed as having ...