/tags/measles Measles en-US WLRN Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:42:51 GMT /health/2024-02-27/measles-broward-manatee-florida-ladapo-wasserman-schultz U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) called for Florida's surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo, a Gov. DeSantis ally, to resign or be terminated over his refusal to declare a public health emergency over the Broward County outbreak. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:42:51 GMT /health/2024-02-27/measles-broward-manatee-florida-ladapo-wasserman-schultz Gerard Albert /health/2024-02-23/florida-surgeon-general-joseph-ladapo-vaccine-memo In the wake of measles cases at a Broward school, Florida's surgeon general writes that the Department of Health “is deferring to parents or guardians to make decisions about school attendance” without urging the need for MMR vaccinations. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:07:09 GMT /health/2024-02-23/florida-surgeon-general-joseph-ladapo-vaccine-memo Amy Maxmen - KFF Health News /health/2024-02-23/florida-measles-mmr-vaccines-outbreak-broward A recent measles outbreak at a Broward County elementary school is raising questions and concerns about the highly contagious, viral respiratory infection. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:51:24 GMT /health/2024-02-23/florida-measles-mmr-vaccines-outbreak-broward Alyssa Ramos, Rafael Hernandez /2019-10-31/measles-virus-may-wipe-out-immune-protection-for-other-diseases Another reason not to skip the measles vaccine: A measles infection may cause lasting harm to the immune system, research finds, making patients more vulnerable to other diseases. Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:27:17 GMT /2019-10-31/measles-virus-may-wipe-out-immune-protection-for-other-diseases Emily Vaughn /2019-09-05/why-the-measles-surge-could-open-the-door-to-a-host-of-other-diseases There's mounting evidence that the measles virus can erase our immunity to everything from influenza viruses to diarrheal disease. Thu, 05 Sep 2019 21:32:11 GMT /2019-09-05/why-the-measles-surge-could-open-the-door-to-a-host-of-other-diseases Nurith Aizenman /2019-09-02/millennial-and-gen-x-travelers-need-another-measles-shot Americans born in the '70s and '80s may not be immune to measles, health officials say. If you're traveling to a country or region having an outbreak, consider a second dose of vaccine before you go. Mon, 02 Sep 2019 09:45:00 GMT /2019-09-02/millennial-and-gen-x-travelers-need-another-measles-shot April Dembosky /2019-06-10/how-measles-detectives-work-to-contain-an-outbreak On any given day, more than 4,000 people pass through the library at California State University-Los Angeles. Mon, 10 Jun 2019 13:24:02 GMT /2019-06-10/how-measles-detectives-work-to-contain-an-outbreak Jenny Gold - Kaiser Health News /2019-05-29/preventing-measles-and-hepatitis-a-amid-national-outbreaks The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported more than 900 cases of measles in the United States this year, including two in Florida.... Wed, 29 May 2019 21:48:06 GMT /2019-05-29/preventing-measles-and-hepatitis-a-amid-national-outbreaks Stephanie Colombini /2019-05-15/its-not-just-measles-what-you-should-know-about-vaccines-for-adults Many people don't know which shots they need as they get older. And the vaccines can be tougher to keep track of because many adults go to the doctor less frequently than kids do. Wed, 15 May 2019 12:31:54 GMT /2019-05-15/its-not-just-measles-what-you-should-know-about-vaccines-for-adults Mara Gordon /2019-05-06/amid-measles-outbreaks-states-consider-revoking-religious-vaccine-exemptions More than 10 states are considering tightening their vaccine laws in response to what health officials say is the worst year for measles in 25 years. The bills are spurring passionate opposition. Mon, 06 May 2019 19:42:00 GMT /2019-05-06/amid-measles-outbreaks-states-consider-revoking-religious-vaccine-exemptions Dirk VanderHart