Public Health Boss Issues Warning to Parents After Measles Cases in Gwent

Public health boss issues warning to parents after measles cases in Gwent

Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz has reminded Gwent that vaccinations are a personal and communal responsibility that can save lives.

The world is losing major ground in the fight against measles

A wave of anti-vaccine sentiment has spurred measles outbreaks around the world, and could lead to outbreaks of other preventable illnesses

Ontario measles cases reach 2,276 as spread begins to wane

As the spread of measles slows in Ontario, health officials confirm there have been four cases in Ottawa — two of them related to what has been the largest outbreak in North America.

Childhood Immunization, Once a Silent Hero of Public Health, Has Lost Traction

Op-Ed: Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known– airborne, lingering in shared airspaces and capable of infecting up to 90% of susceptible individuals. It isn’t just an occasional rash, but a gateway to serious illness. It is also preventable.

The Global Battle Against Measles is Losing Ground

A 7-year-old boy receiving the MMR vaccine in Texas amid a significant measles outbreak Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images This month, a British child succumbed to measles, and in June, a Canadian infant lost their life to the same disease. Additionally, two American children have died from measles this year. This situation is tragic considering measles is [...] The post The Global Battle Against Measles is Losing Ground appeared first on Mondo News.

How declining MMR vaccination rates put future generations at risk

We thought we had moved on from diseases like rubella. But as measles makes a comeback, rubella may not be far behind, and this time, it could harm the next generation before it’s even born. Most people today have never seen a baby born with congenital rubella syndrome, a condition that causes blindness, deafness, heart Read more… How declining MMR vaccination rates put future generations at risk originally appeared in KevinMD.com.