Measles
Michigan announces measles outbreak after three linked cases reported
The department said the first Michigan measles case was tied to travel to Florida, and the additional linked cases show how quickly the virus can spread among people who are not immune.
Health Ministry urges vaccines after unvaccinated 17-year-old dies of measles
Parents notified of exposure risk after Ichilov neonatal ward guard tests positive for measles
Unvaccinated child dies of complications from measles disease, 15th death since outbreak started
'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) claims that it is critical to get vaccinated for Measles, amid world cases rising drastically.
More than half the world faces high measles risk, WHO says
Cases last year were already up 79% to over 300,000, according to WHO data, - thought to represent just a fraction of the total.
What you should know about measles, spreading like wildfire - explainer
There is a measles outbreak in Israel among unvaccinated individuals. A family doctor tells us about prevention, symptoms, and treatment of the disease.
More measles cases diagnosed in Tel Aviv
If symptoms of fever and headache appear followed a few days later by a rash, you should contact your doctor.
Israel fears measles outbreak as four infected at Tel Aviv kindergarten
The Health Ministry stressed that this is a “very rare event” as the children had all received the first dose of the measles vaccine.
Measles detection is now easier, thanks to this coin-sized device - study
The "lab-on-a-chip" can detect highly contagious measles in less than 30 minutes using human saliva, according to recently published research.
WHO warns world could trade COVID for measles as vaccination declines
Measles is one of the most contagious and deadly viruses, but it is almost entirely preventable by vaccination.
WHO: Measles surging as COVID-19 curbs disrupt vaccinations
Disruptions to vaccination due to the COVID-19 pandemic have crippled efforts to curb measles outbreaks.
WHO issues urgent call: Vaccinate for measles, polio during COVID pandemic
‘COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on health services, especially immunization services’
Coronavirus quarantine as a reminder of the past
Here the coronavirus reminds us of the plagues of old – they were severe but then they were over. Our plague has no end in sight so we will be quarantined for a long time.
