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Pa. measles outbreak tops 100, reaching York County
health1 day ago

Pa. measles outbreak tops 100, reaching York County

Pennsylvania has surpassed 100 measles cases this year, with 89 tied to a Lebanon County outbreak that has spread to six other counties, Lancaster County serving as the epicenter and York County now affected; officials warn the true case count may be higher due to underreporting as vaccination rates fall, while 20 pop-up clinics have administered 594 MMR doses and 14 hospitalizations have occurred; public health experts caution the U.S. could lose measles elimination status if trends continue.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#health#lancaster-county#measles
Bangladesh's hard-won measles progress undone by deadly outbreak
health2 days ago

Bangladesh's hard-won measles progress undone by deadly outbreak

Bangladesh, which had reduced measles cases with vaccination rates over 90%, is facing a severe outbreak since March that has killed about 750 people and infected around 120,000, with nearly 1,000 suspected cases daily, as overcrowded hospitals strain the system. A 'perfect storm' of vaccine order delays, Covid-era disruption, paused mass campaigns, and Eid travel contributed; emergency vaccination drives have since inoculated over 18 million children, but deaths continue and the outbreak remains far from over.

via BBC|
#bangladesh#health#health-system
Measles outbreak triggers quarantines at Arizona ICE detention centers
local3 days ago

Measles outbreak triggers quarantines at Arizona ICE detention centers

Seven active measles cases at the Florence Detention Center complex in Arizona have prompted quarantines, halted movement inside the facility, and suspension of non-legal visits as ICE works to contain the outbreak; DHS says detainees are receiving medical care and that there are no confirmed cases at Eloy or the Florence Staging Facility, but advocates say detainees still face limited access to legal services and healthcare, underscoring a broader rise in measles cases nationwide amid waning vaccination rates.

via Arizona Daily Star|
#florence-detention-center#ice#immigration-detention
Measles climb, Michigan Cyclospora cluster grows, and blueberry E. coli recall
health3 days ago

Measles climb, Michigan Cyclospora cluster grows, and blueberry E. coli recall

Measles cases in the U.S. rose to about 2,170 (93% in 31 outbreaks), with Utah, Virginia, and Pennsylvania among hotspots; Michigan’s cyclosporiasis cases increased by 300 to 572 over the weekend, source under investigation but previously linked to cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas, salad kits, and green onions. Frozen blueberries from Chilean distributor Comfrut sold at Publix are recalling after 12 E. coli cases across eight states (May 11–June 5); no definitive CDC/FDA statement yet from officials, though the company confirmed the case window.

via CIDRAP|
#blueberries#cyclospora#e-coli
Wyoming measles case prompts exposure alerts near Grand Teton as summer crowds arrive
health7 days ago

Wyoming measles case prompts exposure alerts near Grand Teton as summer crowds arrive

Public health officials confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated adult in Teton County, prompting exposure alerts for Grand Teton National Park and Jackson from June 17–25. They urge 21-day symptom monitoring and avoidance of crowded places, especially for the unvaccinated, as Wyoming records its second measles case in 2026 and vaccination rates and measles-elimination context are discussed.

via East Idaho News|
#exposure#grand-teton-national-park#health
US Measles Surge Poised to Reach 35-Year High in 2026
health9 days ago

US Measles Surge Poised to Reach 35-Year High in 2026

The US is on track to record the highest measles cases in 35 years in 2026, with 2,134 confirmed cases by June 25 and only about 155 more needed to surpass 2025’s total of 2,288. Experts warn the rise reflects ongoing transmission amid declining vaccination coverage (93% of current cases are unvaccinated or of unknown status), with outbreaks in states like Utah and South Carolina. Measles can cause severe illness and death, but vaccination with MMR and rapid outbreak response can prevent future spread.

via New York Post|
#health#measles#outbreak
Connecticut Sees Second Measles Case of 2026 in Vaccinated Adult
health11 days ago

Connecticut Sees Second Measles Case of 2026 in Vaccinated Adult

Connecticut's Department of Public Health has confirmed the state's second measles case of 2026, this time in a Hartford County adult who had already received two doses of the MMR vaccine. The case followed a weak-positive test and exposure to the first, unvaccinated case two weeks earlier. Symptoms include fever, cough, and a rash, and the patient is recovering at home. Infections in vaccinated individuals are typically milder and less contagious; nationwide measles cases are about 2,134 so far this year.

via NBC Connecticut|
#connecticut#health#measles
Distrust and low vaccines threaten Lancaster measles containment
health12 days ago

Distrust and low vaccines threaten Lancaster measles containment

Pennsylvania’s largest measles outbreak in more than three decades is hampered by growing distrust of health professionals and falling vaccination rates, especially in Lancaster County where Amish and Mennonite communities are more likely to skip shots; health officials are tracing cases, urging vaccination, and warning that many infections may be underreported and can lead to serious complications.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#amish-mennonite#health#herd-immunity
Lancaster County measles outbreak spurs warnings about severe adult cases
health14 days ago

Lancaster County measles outbreak spurs warnings about severe adult cases

Lancaster County’s measles outbreak has surpassed 40 cases, with several very ill adults needing hospitalization as doctors warn adults may suffer more severe illness. Most cases involve unvaccinated or vaccination-status-unknown individuals; health officials are expanding vaccine clinics and updating guidelines to vaccinate younger infants. statewide, Pennsylvania has about 84 cases this year, and about 430 people have been vaccinated statewide in the past two months.

via LancasterOnline|
#health#lancaster-county#measles
Measles exposure prompts health alert at Burbank Airport
health15 days ago

Measles exposure prompts health alert at Burbank Airport

A traveler with measles was infectious while at Hollywood Burbank Airport (Gate A4, June 17, 8:45–9:45 a.m.) and at a nearby Thrifty Rental Car facility (June 17–18), potentially exposing dozens of passengers. LA County officials will notify those seated near the traveler and advise monitoring for 7–21 days for symptoms, with final monitoring dates July 8–9 for airport exposures and July 9 for the rental car exposure. This is LA County’s seventh measles case this year; vaccination or prior infection offers protection, but vigilance remains important.

via New York Post|
#airport#california#health
Measles exposure alert after traveler passes through Burbank, prompting public health checks
health15 days ago

Measles exposure alert after traveler passes through Burbank, prompting public health checks

A traveler infected with measles passed through Hollywood Burbank Airport on June 17, potentially exposing dozens of passengers at Gate A4 and at the nearby Thrifty Rental Car facility (June 17–18). Los Angeles County health officials are investigating, noting this is the county’s seventh measles case this year and urging those who were exposed to monitor for symptoms for 7–21 days. Those who have had measles or were vaccinated are likely protected, but exposed individuals should stay vigilant. Public health departments will notify affected travelers, with final monitoring dates set for July 8 (Gate A4) and July 9 (rental car location).

via Yahoo|
#exposure-notification#health#hollywood-burbank-airport
US measles elimination is effectively lost; revival depends on vaccines and robust surveillance
public-health16 days ago

US measles elimination is effectively lost; revival depends on vaccines and robust surveillance

The CIDRAP Op-Ed argues the US has already lost measles elimination due to ongoing domestic transmission, with 2025 outbreaks totaling hundreds of cases and 2026 on pace to exceed last year’s, accompanied by genomic data showing a single, continuing transmission chain across multiple states. It contends that PAHO/WHO criteria define elimination strictly, and delaying or redefining the status won’t restore it; only interrupting transmission for a full year and rebuilding vaccination coverage and surveillance will. The piece criticizes weakened public health funding and messaging that downplays the situation, urging candid acknowledgement and a renewed, concerted vaccination and surveillance effort to reclaim elimination.

via CIDRAP|
#elimination#measles#outbreaks