Why The Measles Surge Could Open The Door To A Host Of Other Diseases
There's mounting evidence that the measles virus can erase our immunity to everything from influenza viruses to diarrheal disease.
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Millennial And Gen-X Travelers: Need Another Measles Shot?
Americans born in the '70s and '80s may not be immune to measles, health officials say. If you're traveling to a country or region having an outbreak, consider a second dose of vaccine before you go.
The Other Reasons Kids Aren't Getting Vaccinations: Poverty And Health Care Access
Religious and ideological opposition to vaccines has fueled the current measles outbreak. But there's another factor driving low vaccination rates in some communities: poverty.
How Public Health Outreach Ended A 1990s Measles Outbreak And What's Different Now
This year's measles outbreak is the largest in recent memory. But from 1989 to 1991, more than 55,000 people got measles. Federal funding and parents embracing vaccines halted the outbreak.
Scientology Cruise Ship Heads To Curaçao After St. Lucia Quarantines It For Measles
It's unclear what will happen when the vessel arrives at its home port on the island. The ship was quarantined by St. Lucia after a crew member was confirmed to have the highly contagious disease.
Premature Vaccine Launch Has Deadly Repercussions
A dengue vaccine put thousands of kids at risk for a deadly condition. Some scientists say the manufacturer and health officials did too little to warn parents in the Philippines.
St. Lucia Quarantines Cruise Ship After Measles Case Occurs On Board
The quarantined ship is reportedly owned and operated by the Church of Scientology. Some 300 passengers and crew members are aboard.
U.S. Measles Outbreaks Are Driven By A Global Surge In The Virus
The World Health Organization tallied over 112,000 measles cases in the first quarter of 2019 — up more than 300% compared with the same period in 2018.
How Did We Get Here? 7 Things To Know About Measles
The U.S. is in the midst of a record-breaking measles epidemic. What brought us here, who is most at risk and what do you need to know now?
Is Measles Here To Stay?
Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. nearly 20 years ago. But with this year's record-setting outbreak, are we close to measles making a sustained comeback?