Measles cases in the US exceed 1,500 as outbreaks increase in Utah and Arizona
Measles Cases Reach Unprecedented Levels in the U.S. The United States is grappling with a significant rise in measles infections, reaching over 1,500 cases as of September 24. This surge marks the highest level observed since the disease was declared eradicated back in 2000. The bulk of the reported cases is emerging from areas in […]
Concerns about outbreaks rise as vaccination rates fall
14 schools across the state have children who have not been vaccinated than those who have been vaccinated. Phoenix – Arizona’s childhood vaccination rates are falling, not just measles. Fewer children are getting the vaccine they need in full. The reduction is not due to medical exemptions. They form a small portion of the exemptions […]
WHO Issues 2 Emergency Alerts In Response To Influenza Outbreaks
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued emergency alerts on Wednesday and Thursday regarding two influenza outbreaks. of first warning It was issued after a laboratory confirmed human infection of the H1N1 virus originating from pigs in the Brazilian state of Paraná. The patient, who had underlying health conditions and had no history of exposure to […]