Nationwide outbreak of ‘amazingly contagious virus’ prompts health warning
“Measles is an amazingly contagious virus that unfortunately in recent years has re-emerged in our communities, primarily due ...
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Pandemic expert says measles outbreak response shows we're less prepared than ever
When COVID-19 arrived in the United States five years ago, the emergence of the new virus was no surprise for pandemic expert ...
Ohio health officials say drop in measles vaccinations 'alarming' as cases grow in US
ODH Director Bruce Vanderhoff urged families to vaccinate their children against measles during a Tuesday news conference.
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Measles Wipes Out Immune-System Defenses Against Other Infections
Even a mild case of measles can lead to ‘immune amnesia,’ lowering the body’s ability to fight off other illnesses.
It’s ‘a matter of time’ before the measles reaches Sedgwick County, expert warns
“It’s a matter of time before it reaches Sedgwick County,” Adrienne Byrne, the county’s health department director, said in a March 12 interview. If the measles is confirmed in Sedgwick County, Byrne ...
Measles cases are still rising. Here’s what to know about the contagious virus, including symptoms and boosters.
Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes ...
Measles Is Back Across the U.S. What to Know About the Deadly Virus.
A century ago, measles was killing a thousand people in the U.S. every year. By 2000, vaccines had all but eliminated the ...
VERIFY: Claim that Vitamin A can be used to treat measles needs context
While Vitamin A can support recovery and help prevent complications, it does not directly fight the measles virus, prevent infection or replace vaccination.