Europe is grappling with a significant health issue: measles cases have skyrocketed to levels not seen in a quarter of a century. In 2024, the number of reported measles cases in Europe hit 127, 352. This is double the number from the previous year. This alarming increase is a stark reminder of the
The Southwest is facing a serious measles outbreak. Two deaths have been linked to the virus, both in unvaccinated individuals. One was a child in Texas, the other an adult in New Mexico. The outbreak began in late January and has since spread, with 223 cases confirmed in Texas and 33 in New Mexico.
Measles is making waves again, this time in Oklahoma. Two people in the state have probably caught the virus. They might have gotten it from an outbreak that started in West Texas. This makes the total number of cases reach 258 since late January. So far, the two people in Oklahoma are considered "p
Measles cases are surging in the Southwest. West Texas is close to 200 cases, while New Mexico has seen a jump to 30 cases. Most of the affected are young, under 18, and unvaccinated. The outbreak in West Texas started late January. Since then, 198 people have been infected, and 23 have been hospit
In the heart of Texas, a unique situation has arisen. A private school in Fort Worth, Mercy Culture Preparatory, has the lowest measles vaccination rate in the state. This school is connected to the Mercy Culture Church, and its pastor, Landon Schott, proudly shared this fact on social media. He pra
A measles case has been confirmed in Austin, Texas. This isn't the first time measles has made an appearance in Texas, but it's the first time in Austin. The infected person is a young child who caught the virus while traveling abroad. The rest of the family is vaccinated, which is a good thing beca
Influenza vaccines for the 2024-2025 season showed promising results in preventing flu-related illnesses and hospital visits. Kids and teens saw a 32% to 60% reduction in outpatient flu cases and a 63% to 78% reduction in flu-related hospitalizations. Adults weren't far behind, with outpatient flu c
Vaccination rates for Tdap among adults in the United States vary greatly depending on whether someone is a parent or not. It is recommended that all caregivers of newborns get the Tdap shot to protect babies from pertussis. But are parents following this advice? Let's dive into the numbers. In
This flu season has been particularly tough on California, with over 900 people losing their lives, including 15 children. This is one of the worst flu outbreaks in recent years. Most of those who died were over 64, but the number of children who have passed away is alarming. Four more kids died fro
Imagine this: nearly 100 people, mostly kids, are sick with measles. This is not a story from a far-off land or a distant past. This is happening right now in Texas and New Mexico. It's a stark reminder that measles, a disease we thought we had under control, is making a comeback. The ou
