The rise and fall (and rise again?) of measles in the United States
The U.S. eliminated measles in 2000—but that hard-won achievement is now under threat. To contain the current outbreak, some ...
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High doses of vitamin A may be toxic, warns UVA Health’s Blue Ridge Poison Center
Because vitamin A is fat soluble, the body stores excess amounts. If too much vitamin A is stored, it can become toxic.
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Kids infected with measles face long-term health consequences, but one thing can prevent all of them
Measles can erase the immune system's "memory" and cause a rare but fatal health condition. The MMR vaccine prevents these ...
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Amarillo Public Health confirms first case of measles
Amarillo Public Health, along with Canyon ISD, announced that it has confirmed the first case of measles in a resident of ...
Expert Q&A: What are the long-term effects of measles in kids and adults?
Although measles is seen as a contagious viral disease that passes quickly, it can also cause damage that leaves long-term ...
Traveling overseas? You could be at risk of measles. Here's how to ensure you're protected
NSW Health issued an alert advising people to be vigilant for signs of measles after an infectious person visited Sydney ...
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Midland County at risk for measles outbreak, health department warns
The county said it is well below the target for community immunity for the vaccine that fights against the measles virus.
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Measles concerns prompt NY health department to recommend travelers get MMR vaccine
With measles on the rise, the Dept. of Health is recommending anyone planning to travel get the MMR vaccine. Here are ...
US at risk of losing health designation it’s had for 25 years
(NEXSTAR) – Measles was officially declared “eliminated” in the United States in 2000. If things keep going the way they’ve been going in 2025, that designation could soon change.
Health officials urge parents to vaccinate children against measles
Parents are asked to report any updates to their child’s vaccination record to their school to ensure that the school’s ...
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Health Department urges vaccines as measles cases increase in U.S.
The Hawaii Department of Health says is it taking proactive measures to prevent an outbreak of measles in the state, as cases continue to spread across the U.S. mainland and globally.
Health Officials Warn of Measles Exposure on Southbound Amtrak Train to Washington, D.C.
Health officials are warning the public about a potential measles exposure on an Amtrak train to Washington, D.C. and at a ...