U.S. records 33 new measles cases in one week as outbreak concerns grow
The outbreak, which has spread to 28 states, is the worst since 1992. Continue reading
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U.S. measles cases hit 25-year high as misinformation on vaccines spreads
New York City health officials on Wednesday reported 61 new cases since late last week, pushing this year’s nationwide tally past the 667 cases reported for all of 2014. Continue reading
Madagascar’s largest ever measles outbreak has killed more than 1,200 people
Madagascar faces its largest measles outbreak in history, with cases soaring well beyond 115,000, but resistance to vaccinating children is not the driving force behind the rise. Continue reading
Health authority confirms whooping cough at Vancouver elementary school
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
In a letter to parents, VCH said students may have been exposed to whooping cough between February 7 and March 7. Continue reading
Two more measles cases reported in Vancouver, bringing outbreak total to 15
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The number of measles cases in Vancouver has risen once again. Continue reading
Measles cases could spike if vaccinations drop even a little: study
Even small declines in vaccine coverage can result in more frequent and larger outbreaks of measles, U.S. researchers found. Continue reading