With End of New York Outbreak, United States Keeps Measles Elimination Status
Since measles outbreaks continue to occur in countries around the world, there is always a risk of measles importations into the U.S. Keep Reading
Can Government Keep Up with Innovation Pace to Save Us from Pandemics, Bioattacks?
Burr argues for quick deployment: "I've never believed that our population could potentially be at more risk." Keep Reading
Public Health Officials Worry ‘Measles May Regain Foothold in U.S’; Anti-Vaxxer Groups Targeted Vulnerable Populations
According to the CDC, some of the recent measles outbreaks were in part caused by targeted campaigns spreading misinformation. Keep Reading
Measles Cases in the U.S. Are Highest Since Disease Was Eliminated in 2000
The high number of cases in 2019 is primarily the result of a few large outbreaks – one in Washington State and two large outbreaks in New York. Keep Reading
UN Declares Measles a ‘Global Crisis’ as Cases Rise by 300 Percent
“It will take long-term efforts, political commitment and continuous investment, in vaccine access, in service quality and in trust, to ensure we are, and remain, protected together”, said the agency heads. Keep Reading
CDC Reports More Measles Cases in First Quarter Than in All of 2018
Outbreaks have been identified in Rockland County, N.Y., New York City, Washington state, New Jersey, Santa Cruz County, Calif., and Butte County, Calif. Keep Reading
Anti-Vaccine Beliefs ‘Selfishly Put Countless People at Risk,’ Teen Who Defied Mom Tells Senators
The student stressed that "the sources which spread misinformation should be the primary concern of the American people." Keep Reading
Here’s What to Do to Protect Yourself from Anti-Vaxxers and the Revival of Measles, Polio, and Other Things That Can Kill Your Children
Fighting a dangerous mix of educated and misguided who place their own “opinions” above peer-reviewed and proven science, medical advice, and common goodness. Keep Reading
