Tag: Measles
Unvaccinated Kids Behind Largest U.S. Measles Outbreak in Years: Study
by on Oct.20, 2011, under Health and Fitness
THURSDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) — The largest U.S. outbreak
of measles to occur in 15 years — affecting 214 children so far — is
likely driven by travelers returning from abroad and by too many
unvaccinated U.S. children, according to ne…
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UN reports measles outbreaks in Ethiopia, Kenya
by on Jul.15, 2011, under Health and Fitness
United Nations officials say outbreaks of measles in Ethiopia and Kenya have killed dozens of children and sickened thousands of others.
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US on track for most measles cases in a decade
by on May.05, 2011, under Health and Fitness
The United States seems to be on track to have more measles cases than any year in more than a decade, with virtually all cases linked to other countries, including Europe where there’s a big outbreak.
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Health Tip: Don't Ignore Symptoms of Measles
by on Dec.09, 2010, under Health and Fitness
(HealthDay News) — Measles is a very contagious viral illness
that can lead to serious complications, including inflammation of the
brain (encephalitis), and respiratory or ear infections.
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Measles outbreak kills 70 children in Zimbabwe: state media
by on Sep.23, 2010, under Health and Fitness
A measles outbreak has claimed the lives of 70 children in Zimbabwe over the past two weeks, mostly among families from apostolic sects that shun vaccinations, state media said Thursday.
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China mass measles vaccination plan sparks outcry
by on Sep.12, 2010, under Health and Fitness
China’s plans to vaccinate 100 million children and come a step closer to eradicating measles has set off a popular outcry that highlights widening public distrust of the authoritarian government after repeated health scandals.
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China targets 100 million children for measles vaccine
by on Sep.11, 2010, under Health and Fitness
China on Saturday launched a measles vaccination programme targeting 100 million children in a bid to eradicate the disease, a leading cause of avoidable death in developing nations, by 2012.
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China to vaccinate 100 million children to fight measles
by on Sep.01, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Nearly 100 million children in China will be vaccinated against measles this month to help eliminate the disease, a leading cause of avoidable death and disability in developing countries, the WHO said on Wednesday.
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Measles kills 197 people in Malawi since January
by on Aug.15, 2010, under Health and Fitness
A measles outbreak has killed 197 people in Malawi since the start of this year, the highest number recorded in the country in the last decade, a senior health ministry official said Sunday.
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Zambia to immunise 1.6 mln children against measles
by on Jul.19, 2010, under Health and Fitness
Zambia plans to immunise 1.6 million children against measles this week, Health Minister Kapembwa Simbao said Monday, as the nation suffers the worst outbreak of the disease in years.
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