Measles

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

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

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

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

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

Measles rash

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

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

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

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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?

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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A proposal to reduce vaccine exemptions while respecting rights of conscience

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Anti-vaxxers listed among top global health threats for 2019

With two more measles cases in New Jersey, outbreak declared

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Officials warn of potential measles exposure at Newark airport

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Measles cases spike in Europe, dozens dead

Study: Anti-Vaccination linked to uptick in U.S. measles, whooping cough outbreaks

State of New Jersey issues warning after confirmed case of measles

Measles

1 in 5 millennials think vaccines cause autism: Survey

Vaccines

Doctors turn away unvaccinated children

U.S. Senator Bob Casey says Pa. can improve on shots

Pa. senator aims to remove one state vaccine exemption

New Jersey in Top 5 for preschooler measles vaccination rate

Measles

Montco teen cleared of measles, possible Lancaster County case

Measles

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