measles vaccine
U.S. nearing 1,000 measles cases — highest in almost three decades
The number of U.S. measles cases is now the highest it’s been since 1992. Continue reading
Testing reveals no third case of measles in Saint John
Dr. Jennifer Russell, the chief medical officer of health, says there was some confusion about whether there were four cases after the New Brunswick Community College recently reported a suspected case her office was already investigating. Continue reading
B.C. measles ‘catch-up’ program delivers 106% jump in vaccinations in April
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The province says there have been 29 verified cases of measles in B.C. since the start of the year. Continue reading
New measles case on southern Vancouver Island brings number to 8: Island Health
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Island Health says there is low risk, as the patient was travelling during their infectious period. Continue reading
Bots, trolls helping fuel vaccine misinformation online: chief public health officer
Dr. Theresa Tam said Friday in Ottawa that bots have been spreading false claims about vaccinations and increasing tensions on the issue. Continue reading
Measles quarantine issued at 2 California universities amid outbreak
A quarantine at two Los Angeles universities affected more than 200 students and staff who may have been exposed to measles and either have not been vaccinated or cannot verify that they are immune. Continue reading
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
Study finds overwhelming support in B.C. for policies to promote vaccine uptake
Over 80 per cent British Columbians back policies such as requiring parents to show documentation when kids start school as a way to increase vaccination rates. Continue reading
Ottawa Public Health confirms second measles case in city
The health agency says the second measles case is not connected to the first case announced last week, but both are “associated with international travel,” according to officials. Continue reading
Majority of British Columbians back vaccines, but sizable portion still have doubts: poll
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The poll found a large majority of British Columbians are concerned about the recent measles outbreak, but there is still a sizable “anti-vax” population as well. Continue reading