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San Diego County Reports Two Unrelated Measles Cases, Exposure Alert at Marriott Marquis and Baskin-Robbins

San Diego County confirmed two unrelated measles cases; one involved public exposure at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (May 17, 2026, 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m.) and a Baskin Robbins in Imperial Beach (May 20, 5–7:30 p.m.), while the second case had no exposure. Health officials are coordinating with the Marriott to identify exposed staff and guests, emphasize vaccination as the best protection, and advise anyone with symptoms to contact their healthcare provider. Measles symptoms typically appear 7–21 days after exposure, and statewide cases total 49 this year.

via San Diego County News Center|

#health #measles #public-exposure

opinion1 day ago•12 min saved

Denver anti-vax dating effort canceled amid measles concerns

Denver Post columnist Krista Kafer critiques the Unjected anti-vaccine dating app after a Denver mixer was canceled, highlighting the public health stakes as measles cases rise and arguing vaccines have dramatically reduced disease while anti-vax movements threaten that progress.

via The Denver Post|

#anti-vaccine #denver #measles

world3 days ago•33 min saved

Bangladesh measles toll tops 500 amid ongoing outbreak

Bangladesh’s combined tally of suspected and confirmed measles deaths has surpassed 500, underscoring a persistent outbreak and gaps in vaccination. Health officials are intensifying immunization campaigns and public-health messaging to curb transmission and prevent further fatalities.

via Yahoo|

#bangladesh #measles #outbreak

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Bangladesh Health Official Denies UNICEF Measles Vaccine Shortage Claim

Prof Sayedur Rahman, former aide to the interim government’s health ministry, rejects UNICEF’s claim that it warned of a measles vaccine shortage, saying there was no discussion of shortages in 2025 and that vaccine coverage data through December showed no shortfall; he adds that decisions on campaigns are made by the Inter-Agency Coordination Committee with UNICEF and WHO, and UNICEF communications did not warn of a measles outbreak.

via The Daily Star|

#bangladesh #health #health-ministry

world6 days ago•6 min saved

Bangladesh measles surge alarms global health officials amid US vaccination worries

Bangladesh is confronting a deadly measles outbreak with tens of thousands of suspected cases and hundreds of deaths, driven by vaccine supply delays and gaps in two-dose coverage. UNICEF, WHO, and local authorities have launched rapid vaccination campaigns, but the disease is spreading across most districts, raising concerns about regional transmission and potential risks to the United States as measles cases rise and vaccination rates dip below the 95% threshold, threatening elimination status.

via CBS News|

#bangladesh #measles #outbreak

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Three unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents contract measles after international travel

Georgia's Department of Public Health confirms three new measles cases in a metro Atlanta family who had international travel and were not vaccinated. They were not infectious during travel but may have exposed others after returning and developing symptoms. Officials urge vaccination with the MMR vaccine; CDC guidance recommends first MMR dose at 12–15 months, a second dose at 4–6 years, and an additional precaution for infants 6–11 months traveling internationally. Measles is highly contagious, with symptoms typically appearing 7–14 days after exposure.

via WSB-TV|

#georgia #health #measles

world9 days ago•192 min saved

Border measles outbreak reveals vaccine gaps in Mexico and Texas

An unvaccinated 9-year-old’s return from Seminole, Texas to Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua sparked a large measles outbreak that spread across parts of Mexico and led to thousands of infections and dozens of deaths in 2025. The spread highlighted gaps in Mexico’s vaccination program amid budget cuts and health-system turmoil, along with pockets of vaccine hesitancy in the U.S. and among Indigenous farmworkers. A mass vaccination push helped curb cases in subsequent months, but public-health experts warn the threat remains in under-vaccinated communities and regions.

via CNN|

#measles #mexico #outbreak

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Mesa braces for a major measles surge; health officials urge vaccination

Maricopa County reports Mesa’s largest measles outbreak in about 30 years, with 15 confirmed cases in 2026 and exposures tied to events at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in southeast Mesa (April 23 and May 5–7). Officials urge vaccination, noting the two-dose measles vaccine is about 95% effective and that rates below 90% risk ongoing transmission; unvaccinated adults are also at risk. Residents should review exposure locations, get vaccinated if not up to date, and isolate for 14 days if symptoms appear.

via ABC15 Arizona|

#health #maricopa-county #measles

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Measles scare in Nassau County after second case prompts restaurant exposure alert

Nassau County health officials issued a public health alert after a second confirmed measles case in days, including a potential exposure at the Roslyn Heights restaurant 388 on May 3 between 7:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The first case involved an unvaccinated child under 5. Officials urge vaccination and are investigating exposures, noting rising statewide measles cases in 2026 and historical gaps in local vaccination coverage.

via New York Post|

#health #measles #nassau-county

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Measles exposure warning issued after Roslyn Heights restaurant visit

Nassau County Health Department warns of potential measles exposure at the 388 Italian Restaurant in Roslyn Heights after a New York City resident diagnosed with measles visited the venue on May 3 from 7:15 to 10 p.m. Patrons who were there during that window should monitor for symptoms and contact a healthcare provider if exposed; public health officials emphasize vaccination to prevent measles transmission.

via News12 | Long Island|

#health #measles #nassau-county

science18 days ago•6 min saved

Lab-made antibodies offer potential post-exposure measles therapy

Scientists isolated four potent monoclonal antibodies from a vaccinated donor’s blood that block measles by targeting the virus’s H and F proteins. In rodent tests, these antibodies reduced lung virus after exposure, suggesting potential post-exposure or preventive use, though they are not a substitute for vaccination and delivery challenges remain. Further testing is needed before any human therapy.

via The Washington Post|

#antibodies #measles #monoclonal-antibodies

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Mesa Emerges as New Front in East Valley Measles Outbreak

Maricopa County has 13 measles cases this year, the most since 2006, with about 96% in unvaccinated people. Exposures began in Gilbert/Queen Creek and now are concentrated in Mesa at places like a church, grocery store, Target and several eateries. Health officials urge watching for fever, runny nose, and rash for up to 21 days and seeking care if symptoms appear; two-dose MMR vaccine is 97% effective at preventing the disease.

via Phoenix New Times|

#arizona #health #measles

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Measles exposure warning issued for Norma's in Hell’s Kitchen

NYC health officials warned that an unvaccinated diner who visited Norma’s Restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen on April 25 between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. may have exposed patrons to measles. The NYC Department of Health says the overall public risk is low due to high vaccination coverage, but there have been five confirmed measles cases in NYC this year. Measles is airborne and can linger for up to two hours; vaccination with the MMR vaccine offers the best protection and helps maintain herd immunity. The restaurant reported no ongoing risk, and the health department is notifying those potentially exposed.

via New York Post|

#exposure #health #health-department

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Manhattan measles case prompts exposure alert for Hell's Kitchen diners

The NYC Health Department confirms a measles case in Manhattan; the patient visited Norma in Hell’s Kitchen on April 25 between 5–8 p.m., and officials are identifying and notifying those exposed. No secondary cases have been reported, and the overall risk to the public is considered low due to high vaccination rates. Health officials emphasize getting vaccinated.

via ABC7 New York|

#exposure #health #hells-kitchen

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Nassau County detects first measles case since 2024, prompting vaccination push

Nassau County health officials confirmed a laboratory-tested measles case in an unvaccinated child under five—the county’s first since 2024—triggering a state-wide investigation and urging anyone possibly exposed who has symptoms to seek medical care. Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications; officials say two doses of the MMR vaccine are the best prevention. Nassau and Suffolk counties have about 82% of residents with at least one MMR dose (well below the 95% herd immunity target); Suffolk reports no current measles cases, while Nassau continues monitoring the situation.

via News12 | Long Island|

#health #immunizations #measles