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Measles Strikes Anchorage: What You Need to Know

May 23, 2025

In Anchorage, a young person has been diagnosed with measles. This news has sparked concern among health officials. They worry that more people might have been exposed to the virus. The infected individual, who had not received the measles vaccine, visited several public spots while possibly spreadi

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Fall Vaccine Shifts: Who Gets the Shot?

May 20, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration is gearing up for significant changes in how Covid vaccines are distributed and who can receive them this fall. The FDA is pushing for new clinical trials that include placebo groups. This means some participants will receive the actual vaccine, while others get a h

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Measles: A Growing Threat in the Americas

May 3, 2025

The world might be facing a "post-herd immunity" era for measles. This is a scary thought. In recent times, measles has been popping up in places with low vaccination rates. This includes parts of the American south-west, Mexico, and Canada. The United States is currently experiencing its largest

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Measles Makes a Comeback: Why Are Cases Rising?

May 3, 2025

Measles is back with a vengeance. The U. S. has seen over 900 cases so far this year, spreading across 29 states. Texas is the hotspot, with hundreds of confirmed cases. But why is this happening? The main culprit is low vaccination rates. Most people who got measles this year either skipped the vac

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Measles Surge: Texas and Beyond

April 30, 2025

Measles is making a comeback in the US. Texas is at the center of this health crisis, with 663 confirmed cases as of Tuesday. This is a significant jump from the 646 cases reported just a week earlier. The situation is particularly dire in Gaines County, where 396 cases have been confirmed. The stat

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Measles: A Growing Concern Across the U. S.

April 24, 2025

Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. This year alone, there have been 800 cases across 25 states. The biggest outbreak is in Texas, where three children have died. This is the first time in over two decades that the U. S. has seen these numbers. Experts are worried. They think we might be on th

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Measles on the Rise: The U. S. Faces Growing Health Challenge

April 20, 2025

Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. with 800 confirmed cases as of a recent count. This is more than double the number of cases reported in all of 2024. The virus has spread to several states, with Texas being the hardest hit. The outbreak in West Texas has reached 597 cases, with two children

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Measles Returns: Michigan Faces First Outbreak in Years

April 18, 2025

Measles is back in Michigan. The state has seen its first outbreak since 2019. Health officials have confirmed seven cases so far this year. Three of these cases are in Montcalm County. This is a big deal because measles is highly contagious. One infected person can spread it to nine out of ten peop

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Measles in the US: The Hidden Numbers

April 15, 2025

The US is facing a significant measles outbreak, but the true scale of the problem remains unclear. The official numbers might not tell the whole story. Experts believe the actual case count could be much higher than reported. This underreporting makes it challenging to predict the outbreak's sev

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Measles: The Virus That Doctors Are Seeing for the First Time

April 5, 2025

Measles, a highly contagious virus, is making a comeback in the United States. It is causing concern among healthcare professionals. Until recently, many doctors had only seen measles in textbooks or photos. In Texas, a significant outbreak has infected 481 people and tragically taken one child's l