Measles vaccination clinics hit by funding cuts

Amid measles outbreak, Trump pulls funding for vaccines

The Trump administration clawed back $12 billion in grants for state and local health departments, leading to vaccine clinic cancellations.

Measles vaccination clinics hit by funding cuts

The state has reported more than 400 cases of measles and health officials fear it will get worse.

Vaccination hesitancy in Indiana spikes as U.S. faces rising measles cases

Vaccination hesitancy has increased while the U.S. faces the largest measles outbreak in years.

Health officials urging measles vaccinations

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Kent County’s first measles case since 2013 has health officials urging people to get vaccinated. Dr. Andrew Jameson, infectious diseases physician with Trinity Health Michigan, says measles is highly contagious and can be spread to 18 susceptible people while COVID-19 at its worst would be spread to up to three people. Kent County Health Department communicable disease supervisor Cathy Armstrong says the measles …

NYSDOH urges all New Yorkers to be fully vaccinated against measles before traveling

ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The New York State Department of Health issued a travel advisory on Wednesday, April 2, urging all New Yorkers to make sure they're fully vaccinated against measles before traveling to an area experiencing an outbreak -- nationally or internationally. Measles is a highly contagious, serious respiratory disease that causes rash and fever. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your…

Funding Cuts Fuel Texas Measles Crisis- Reform Austin

Amidst severe federal funding reductions Texas confronts an extreme measles outbreak creating a dual crisis situation. Local health departments face severe challenges in fighting measles outbreaks because public health resources are depleted and they must deal with staff reductions and canceled vaccination events. A multitude of difficulties intersect to threaten vulnerable populations including unvaccinated children with heightened risk factors…