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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

U.S. measles update, AI-powered wars and global warming in a hurry

South Carolina's measles outbreak reached nearly 1,000 cases, contributing to over 2,200 confirmed U.S. cases in 2025, the highest since measles elimination was declared in 2000, primarily affecting unvaccinated populations.
Public health
fromWIRED
7 months ago

Can US Measles Outbreaks Be Stopped?

The US is facing a significant resurgence of measles with over 1,300 cases reported, largely due to low vaccination rates.
Public health
fromFast Company
8 months ago

This measles outbreak tracker and map show how rapidly cases are spreading across America

The U.S. is facing its worst measles outbreak in 30 years, with 1,288 cases reported in 2025.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
9 hours ago

The South Carolina Measles Outbreak Is Slowing Down

South Carolina's measles outbreak, the largest in the US in 30 years, is slowing with approximately 10 weekly cases reported, down from 200 at its January peak, though the US risks losing its measles elimination status.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Signs Enfield measles outbreak is 'stabilising'

A measles outbreak in north London shows signs of stabilization, though cases remain possible, with most severe cases occurring in unvaccinated patients and vaccination rates significantly below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

U.S. measles update, AI-powered wars and global warming in a hurry

South Carolina's measles outbreak reached nearly 1,000 cases, contributing to over 2,200 confirmed U.S. cases in 2025, the highest since measles elimination was declared in 2000, primarily affecting unvaccinated populations.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Measles cases on the rise in north London

Measles cases surge in north London with Enfield and Haringey accounting for nearly half of national cases, primarily affecting unvaccinated children in schools and nurseries.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

California measles outbreaks linked to pockets of unvaccinated residents

California health departments must identify and quarantine measles contacts within 72 hours, as measles is extremely contagious with nine of ten unvaccinated people contracting it from one infected person.
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fromConsequence
1 month ago
US politics

James Cameron on Leaving America for New Zealand: "I'm Not There for Scenery, I'm There for the Sanity"

fromConsequence
1 month ago
US politics

James Cameron on Leaving America for New Zealand: "I'm Not There for Scenery, I'm There for the Sanity"

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fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Falling vaccination rates in schools

In some counties, vaccination rates increased after the pandemic, which got them past the recommended level of protection. Many more counties decreased their rates though.
Public health
#influenza
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
10 months ago

New York sees highest-ever child flu-related deaths, 10 in NYC: state health officials | amNewYork

New York State reported an unprecedented 25 pediatric deaths due to influenza in the past year, signaling a public health concern.
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Public health
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump, RFK dramatically overhaul child vaccine schedule

CDC narrowed routine childhood vaccine recommendations, advising physician consultation for rotavirus, COVID-19, influenza, meningococcal, hepatitis A/B, and changed HPV to one dose.
fromCbsnews
6 months ago

What's at stake over ending vaccine mandates

Florida's surgeon general has confirmed his office did not conduct any analysis to project how removing school vaccine requirements would impact children in the state.
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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

Autism, Rubella and the Rising Fear of Vaccines

Rubella is reemerging in the U.S. due to declining vaccination rates, posing risks of serious disabilities.
Misinformation about vaccines and autism persists despite research disproving any link.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Los Angeles
10 months ago

CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years as fewer getting vaccine

This flu season has seen the highest number of pediatric deaths since the H1N1 pandemic 15 years ago, raising concerns about vaccination rates.
fromtime.com
10 months ago

What to Know About Whooping Cough

In 2024, the U.S. saw 35,435 cases of whooping cough, revealing a concerning surge that highlights decreasing vaccination rates amid ongoing fears from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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