Tag: MMR
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Measles Outbreak in New Zealand: Nelson Case Highlights National Spread
Overview of the NZ measles outbreak Health authorities in New Zealand have declared an active measles outbreak, with the first confirmed case in Nelson on November 9 marking the 18th case identified across the country. The outbreak has since affected multiple regions, including Auckland, Wellington, Manawatū, and Taranaki, prompting a nationwide public health response. Measles…
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Measles Case Total Rises to 17 in New Zealand, Auckland Reports New Case
Overview: Measles case total climbs to 17 New Zealand is monitoring a rise in measles cases, with Health NZ confirming the national total has reached 17. The newest case was detected in Auckland and is linked to a previously identified overseas-acquired case. Health authorities say the resurgence emphasizes the ongoing importance of vaccination and rapid…
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COVID-19 Pandemic Dents Public Trust in Childhood Vaccines: A Call to Restore Confidence
Overview: The Pandemic’s Ripple Effect on Childhood Vaccination The COVID-19 pandemic has ripple effects that extend beyond infections and hospitalizations. An international study led by Bar-Ilan University’s Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee reveals a concerning trend: diminished public trust in childhood vaccines in the aftermath of the pandemic. Published in Vaccine, the peer-reviewed…
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COVID-19’s Shadow on Childhood Vaccines: Trust Erosion Fuels Measles Resurgence
Introduction: A Growing Vaccine Confidence Gap The COVID-19 pandemic did more than strain health systems; it appears to have weakened public trust in routine childhood vaccines. A new international study led by the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee at Bar-Ilan University, published in Vaccine, shows a noticeable decline in coverage for core childhood…
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Public Health in Crisis: Hundreds of U.S. Students Quarantined Amid Measles Outbreaks
Overview: Measles Outbreaks Drive Widespread Quarantine Measures In recent weeks, a bubbling measles outbreak in upstate South Carolina and emerging cases in Minnesota have led to quarantines affecting hundreds of students. A total of 153 unvaccinated children in South Carolina have been kept out of classrooms for a minimum of 21 days, while 118 students…
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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…
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Canada on the Brink: What Losing Measles Elimination Means for Public Health
Canada’s Elimination Status in Jeopardy Canada is close to losing its measles elimination designation after a prolonged outbreak that has claimed lives and infected thousands since last October. A regional health commission meeting in Mexico City later this year is expected to formally determine whether Canada retains its status with the World Health Organization-backed Measles…
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Canada on the brink: what losing measles elimination could mean for the country
Canada’s measles status at a crossroads Canada faces a pivotal moment in its public health history. After 27 years without endemic measles, the country is battling an outbreak that has claimed lives and sickened thousands. In November, an international panel will decide whether Canada retains its regional measles elimination status. For many, the decision may…
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What happens if Canada loses its measles elimination status—and what comes next
Canada at a crossroads: the measles elimination status in jeopardy Canada is nearing a pivotal moment for public health. After 27 years without endemic measles, the country now faces a significant outbreak that has claimed at least two lives and infected more than 5,000 people since last October. As a consequence, Canada is set to…
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Manitoba Health Flags New Measles Exposure Sites: Measles Update #40
Four New Measles Exposure Sites in Manitoba Public health officials from Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care have announced four additional measles exposure sites as part of Measles Update #40. Residents who were at these locations on the specified dates and times should monitor for symptoms until the indicated dates and check their immunization records…