Tag: vaccination
Whooping cough is going way up because fewer kids are getting their shots.
Once a ghost of the past, a disease largely relegated to history books thanks to effective vaccines, whooping cough is making a troubling comeback....
Heads up, RDU travelers: Measles exposure reported on Dec. 10.
Travel can be exhilarating, connecting us to new places and experiences. But sometimes, it also connects us to less welcome news. Recently, travelers passing...
RFK Jr.’s panel ends Hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns: What is it and why was it required?
In the realm of global public health, vaccine recommendations are meticulously crafted based on extensive scientific research and epidemiological data. Any proposed shift often...
Measles has arrived in Davis County with its first case, and the statewide count is still 102.
A familiar name in public health conversations has once again made headlines, this time touching down directly in Davis County. The arrival of measles,...
Flu season is just starting, but doctors are already preparing for a busy one.
As the cooler weather begins to settle in across many regions, a familiar annual challenge starts to emerge: flu season. While for many, it...
An Ichilov doctor caught measles after treating an unvaccinated child.
Imagine this: you're a dedicated doctor, a frontline hero, working tirelessly to heal the sick. You're surrounded by precautions, steeped in medical knowledge, and...
King County resident diagnosed with measles
The news out of King County recently cast a familiar, yet unsettling, shadow over our community. A confirmed case of measles, right here at...
Canada could soon lose its measles-free status, and the US might, too.
Remember measles? For many of us in North America, it’s a disease we thought was relegated to history books, a scary ghost from childhood...
My son was only a day old when our family found out we’d been exposed to measles. Here’s what happened.
The first day with a newborn is a blur of awe, exhaustion, and overwhelming love. You’re floating on a cloud, utterly smitten. For our...
139 unvaccinated students quarantining after measles exposure at South Carolina schools – CBS News
A significant public health measure is currently underway in South Carolina, where nearly 140 unvaccinated students are observing a quarantine period following potential exposure...
U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country – NPR
Remember measles? For many, it's a disease relegated to history books, a childhood ailment largely conquered by the marvel of modern medicine. Yet, a...
Over 150 unvaccinated students in South Carolina quarantining after measles exposure – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Imagine a classroom, bustling with activity, suddenly quieted not by a holiday, but by a public health directive. That’s the reality for over 150...
