All posts tagged "measles"

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    Largest Outbreak of Measles In Minnesota in Nearly 30 Years

    The largest outbreak of measles is being seen in Minnesota in almost 30 years. Young children of Somali immigrants who fell under the sway of anti-vaccination activists seem to be most affected.  44 confirmed cases of measles have been reported since...

    • Posted May 6, 2017
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  • ALERT: Measles Spreading Across Europe

    The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that Measles is spreading across Europe. The spread is increasing wherever immunization coverage has dropped with Italy and Romania seeing the largest outbreaks thus far. In January of this year,...

    • Posted March 29, 2017
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    Unvaccinated Child Tests Positive for Measles Virus in Florida

    An 8-year-old unvaccinated child from Florida recently tested positive for the measles virus, the Florida Department of Health has confirmed. Further details about the child’s identity have not been revealed, except that the family resides in Miami-Dade County,...

    • Posted June 24, 2016
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