CDC ‘scraping’ to find resources to help states respond to growing measles outbreaks

CNN Radio Argentina (CNN Radio Argentina) – Dr. Gabriela Piovano, an infectious disease specialist at Muñiz Hospital, spoke this Friday with Pía Shaw about the recent cases of measles and tuberculosis, and emphasized the importance of continuing vaccination and prevention campaigns. “It's important to discuss and include the issue of health in the programming schedule, because we don't have a program with a major impact on measles. Many people h…

Lack of funds sets the stage

The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen by chance.

What to know about measles cases - WNKY News 40 Television

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As measles continues is spread throughout our nation, it is important to stay up-to-date. Over 700 measles cases have been confirmed across several states, including Tennessee, Indiana and Kentucky. This highly contagious virous ca appear within seven to 14 days after contact with the sickness. Experts say that common symptoms of measles include high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes and rashes. The CDC reports measles w…

US Measles Cases Rise 12% in a Week to Reach 800 in 24 States

The US has 800 confirmed cases of measles, a 12% increase from the week prior in an outbreak that has reached nearly half the country.

Hilleman at 100: In 2019, Montana State celebrated scientist credited with saving millions

Maurice Hilleman was born ear Miles City on the high plains of eastern Montana and attended Montana State. He would grow up to develop vaccines against measles, mumps, chickenpox, pneumonia, influenza, meningitis and hepatitis and other diseases.

CDC issues terrifying measles update as case count likely underestimated

There have been two fatalities in school-aged children in the West Texas outbreak area who were not vaccinated.