Measles

U.S. health officials warn of rising global measles outbreaks, emphasizing the need for vaccination

Philly confirms another case of measles in ongoing outbreak

Measles outbreak

Additional measles cases confirmed in Philly; city health centers to provide free MMR vaccines

Measles MMR vaccine

Philly health officials have confirmed 4 measles cases since late December; others may have been exposed

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City warns of possible measles exposure after case confirmed in Center City office building

Measles exposure Center City

A measles case has been reported in Montgomery County; here's what to know about the viral infection

Montgomery County measles

Misinformation undercuts COVID-19 vaccine rates of children, report finds

Routine vaccination rates nearly back to pre-pandemic levels in Philly, data show

Vaccine Misinformation

Nearly 20,000 Philly students are behind on state vaccinations, could face bans from school

School Immunizations

Children's Health

Childhood vaccinations have plunged during COVID – but not in the Philly area

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Children's Health

Your child's vaccines: What you need to know about catching up during the COVID-19 pandemic

Vaccine Schedule COVID-19

With many schools starting online, vaccinations head for recess

Vaccines Schools COVID-19

Declining vaccination rates foretell an impending health crisis

As measles cases rise worldwide, rate of unvaccinated U.S. children traveling overseas sparks concern

Children's Health

Mom's measles immunity may not protect baby beyond first 3 months

Measles vaccine babies

Allentown woman, possibly exposed to measles, ordered to remain quarantined by judge

U.S. barely keeps measles elimination status; should be eyeopener about importance of vaccines, doctors say

Philadelphia International Airport travelers may have been exposed to measles in early October

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Finally, U.S. measles outbreak shows signs of slowing

Measles rash

First case of measles this year hits Lancaster County

Measles rash

New poll finds 45 percent of Americans still doubt the safety of vaccines

New York ends religious exemption for vaccinations amid measles outbreak

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How measles detectives work to contain an outbreak

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Measles outbreaks threaten United States' elimination status

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What’s wrong with those anti-vaxxers? They're just like the rest of us

Measles cases have spiked in the U.S., but they're really surging worldwide

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3 moral reasons why parents need to get their children vaccinated against measles

Measles

First adult case of measles this year confirmed in Pennsylvania

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U.S sees highest number of measles in 25 years – with eight months to go

Measles rash

U.S. measles cases approach highest level in 25 years

Measles rash

Measles, mumps, rubella vaccines now available in Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide

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Children's Health

Amid New Jersey measles outbreak, a suspected case at elementary school

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Anti-vaxxers appear to be losing ground in the online vaccine debate

Already more U.S. measles cases this year than all of 2018

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No debate: Vaccines are the key to public health

Children's Health

Does it make sense to delay children’s vaccines?

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FYI, you're never too old to get measles (or the vaccine)

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Facebook takes first steps to combat anti-vaxxing movement

Vancouver measles outbreak linked to father who didn't vaccinate due to autism concerns – report

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Measles outbreak sends vaccine demand soaring, even among the hesitant

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Children's Health

Potential mumps exposure in Upper Darby School District

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Children's Health

Measles: Why it's so deadly, and why vaccination is so vital

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