Tag: Measles outbreak
The Threat of Resurging Eliminated Diseases Due to Declining U.S. Vaccination Rates
Vaccination Rates Teetering on a 'Knife's Edge' with Dramatic ConsequencesAs U.S. childhood vaccination rates sway on a “knife’s edge,” new 25-year projections reveal how slight changes in national immunization could improve—or drastically reverse—the prevalence...
Rising Measles Cases in Europe: WHO and UNICEF Report
The number of measles cases in Europe and Central Asia has surged, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF issuing a stark warning that the region saw double the number of infections in...
Effects of Misinformation on Measles Outbreaks, EPA Limits, Woolly Mice
In this week's news roundup, we dive into the effects of misinformation on measles outbreaks, a Supreme Court ruling on EPA limits, and the use of nasal cartilage to treat knee injuries. Let's explore...
Measles Outbreaks and Mysterious Illness in DRC: Microbes in Space
Summary: The article discusses a measles outbreak in the U.S., a mystery illness in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the cancellation of a critical flu vaccine meeting. It also touches on microbial...
Why Vaccines Are Important During Texas Measles Outbreak
A tragic incident unfolded in Texas this week, marking the first measles-related death in the United States in a decade. The victim, a school-age child, was part of a larger outbreak affecting unvaccinated children...
Invasive Jellyfish Clones and Measles Outbreak in British Columbia and Oregon
Invasive Jellyfish Clones and Measles Outbreak in British Columbia and OregonHappy September, listeners! Let’s lean into those new school year vibes by learning a little something. For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman—and...