Tag: Measles
CDC Reviews Measles Outbreak in Amish Community
Nearly all who were infected had not been vaccinated, researchers say
IDSA: Too Many U.S. Children Not Protected Against Measles
One in eight American children are vulnerable to the disease
Immune System Stays Depleted Up to Three Years Post Measles
Highlights importance of measles vaccine for preventing damaging infection
Microneedle Patch Could Offer Alternative Mode of Vaccination
Designed to be easier to use, safer, more portable than syringes
More Reassurance Against MMR-Autism Link
Finding held true even for children at risk for the developmental disorder
Aerosolized Measles Vaccine Inferior to Subcutaneous Vaccine
Lower rate of seropositivity for children receiving aerosolized versus subcutaneous vaccine
MMR Vaccination Rates Might Be As Low As 50 Percent
Analysis estimates MMR vaccination rates at 50 to 86 percent among exposed population in recent outbreak
Measles Can Lead to Ophthalmic Complications
Most don't cause vision loss and are temporary, but some may damage cornea, retina, optic nerve
CDC: Biggest Rise in Recent Measles Cases in Illinois
Latest CDC tally has 141 people sickened in 17 states and the District of Columbia
AMA Provides Key Messages for Patients About Vaccination
Physicians should be prepared for patients to ask questions about MMR and link to autism
