Measles

Measles Confirmed In An Unvaccinated Child In Florida

By Dipannita - Jun 24, 2016 11:05 AM EDT

A case of measles in an unvaccinated child has been confirmed by the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. According to the health department, more than 100 may have been exposed to the measles virus in the area.

Measles Dents Immunity for Three Years. Another Reason to Get MMR Vaccine

By Peter R - May 08, 2015 11:58 AM EDT

A new study shows that measles can leave immunity memory impaired following an infection and make the body susceptible to other diseases.

MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism Even in High-Risk Children

By Peter R - Apr 22, 2015 12:07 PM EDT

A new study is yet another in a long list that makes a strong case to dispel the notion that vaccines cause autism in children

Study Finds No Link Between Autism and Vaccinations

By Dustin M Braden - Apr 21, 2015 06:50 PM EDT

An enormous new study has found there is no link between the vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella, and being afflicted with autism.

Disneyland Measles Outbreak Linked to Low Vaccination Rate

By Maria Slither - Mar 18, 2015 11:37 AM EDT

Disneyland measles is said to be spreading around the United States. Experts said that the spread is caused by the lack of vaccine.

Mom's Facebook Fury Against Anti-Vaxxers Goes Viral

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 13, 2015 06:08 PM EST

Jennifer Hibben-White is 'angry as hell' that exposure might lead to her 15-day-old son getting measles, and her social media message is shared widely.

Measles-Vaccination Debate Infects US Politics

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 05, 2015 07:42 AM EST

The pro-and anti-vaccination brigades lock horns in the US, drawing even politicians into the debate.

Roald Dahl's Lost A Child To Measles, Pleaded For Vaccinations

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 31, 2015 07:07 PM EST

The anti-vaxxers have created a false scare that the MMR vaccinations lead to autism, say experts.

Super Bowl 2015: Health Officials to Keep an Eye out for Measles

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 30, 2015 11:42 AM EST

Arizona health officials are working hard to contain and prevent a measles outbreak from spreading ahead of Super Bowl XLIX.

Merck's Fake MMR Trial Results Buried Even As Measles Scare Shows Vaccine Surge

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 26, 2015 09:32 AM EST

Two former Merck virologists charged that Merck's MMR trial results were doctored in 2010.

Who's Afraid Of The Big, Bad Measles, And Why

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 23, 2015 08:02 AM EST

Even as Measles, the "eradicated" illness, seems to be spreading since the Disneyland encounters, it is better to get vaccinated, say doctors.

Disneyland Measles Outbreak Update: Virus Spreads to Bay Area

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 22, 2015 03:30 PM EST

The measles outbreak linked to two Disney theme parks has continued to spread, health officials reported.

Measles Update: CA Officials Link 26 Cases to Disney Theme Parks

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 13, 2015 10:32 AM EST

Health officials have linked a recent measles outbreak in four states to Disney theme parks in California.

Nine US Visitors To Disney Park Get Measles, The 'Eradicated' Illness

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 07, 2015 06:38 PM EST

In mid-December, nine US tourists to Disney Parks have contracted measles from a tourist, although there have been no instances of measles since 2000.

Measles Risk in Pennsylvania After Individual Carrying Virus Exposes Others

By Peter R - Jan 03, 2015 02:22 AM EST

Public health officials have raised concerns of a possible outbreak due to exposure at two locations by an individual who is said to be carrying the disease.

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