Tag: Herd Immunity
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Pediatrician Dr. Shafqat Bhurguri Calls for Vaccination Against Measles and Rubella
A Trusted Call to Action from a Renowned Pediatrician In a key public health message, Dr. Shafqat Bhurguri, a respected pediatrician, is urging parents to ensure their children receive the measles and rubella (MR) vaccine. He emphasizes that the MR vaccine is not only safe and effective but also essential in shielding children from two…
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Iringa Targets 400,000 Cattle in Nationwide Livestock Vaccination Campaign
Overview of the Campaign The Tanzanian government has launched a comprehensive nationwide campaign to vaccinate and identify livestock for the 2025–2029 period. In the Iringa Region, authorities have outlined a bold plan to reach more than 400,000 cattle, alongside tens of thousands of small ruminants and other livestock. The initiative aims to curb disease, improve…
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US Students Quarantined as Measles Outbreaks Expand Across States
Measles Outbreaks Prompt Widespread Quarantines Across the United States As measles outbreaks unfold across several states, hundreds of unvaccinated children are being kept from in-person classes and sent into quarantine for a minimum of 21 days. The latest data show 153 students in upstate South Carolina and 118 students in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area isolating…