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health22 hours ago•6 min saved

Measles Booster: Who Should Consider an Extra MMR Dose

Measles cases are climbing in 2026 (about 2,777 confirmed across 47 states as of Aug 20, with 2 deaths in PA), but the MMR vaccine remains highly protective. There is no separate routine “measles booster” for healthy, fully vaccinated adults; an extra MMR dose is simply a second shot given to those who may not have completed the two-dose schedule or fall into higher-risk groups. Most people don’t need a booster, but those who may benefit include individuals who received the older inactivated measles vaccine (1963–1967), and people born before 1989 who are at higher risk (international travel, healthcare work, students, or outbreak areas). If you’re unsure of your vaccination history, you can get a booster or test for immunity, though a negative titer doesn’t rule out protection. Get a booster through your primary care physician, a pharmacy, or local health department; the extra dose is safe even if you’re already immune.

via Prevention|

#boosters #health #measles

health3 days ago•202 min saved

Unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents die from measles, first US 2026 deaths

Two unvaccinated residents in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles — the first measles deaths in the United States in 2026 and the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years. Officials say two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective; Pennsylvania has 393 measles cases across 28 counties in 2026, with about 20% of patients hospitalized. The outbreak underscores the ongoing reemergence of measles in the U.S. and the importance of catch-up MMR vaccination, even as vaccine policy debates and misinformation influence public health efforts.

via CNN|

#health #lancaster-county #measles

health17 days ago•4 min saved

Trump’s MMR Split Plan Faces Scientific and Practical Pushback

President Donald Trump issued an executive order to split the combined MMR vaccine into three separate shots, but doctors and public health experts say there’s no scientific basis, warn of logistical barriers and missed vaccinations, and doubt manufacturers would pursue monovalent vaccines; experts also caution it could undermine vaccine confidence amid a measles resurgence, and any change would likely take many years to implement.

via CNBC|

#autism-scare #health #measles-outbreak

politics18 days ago•47 min saved

Trump Admits No Evidence for Claim That MMR Vaccine Is Lethal, Amid Vaccine Overhaul

At a White House event, Trump conceded there is no evidence backing his claim that the MMR vaccine is lethal while unveiling a sweeping overhaul of federal childhood vaccine recommendations (the so‑called Gold Standard plan) to split the MMR into separate shots; medical experts say the single MMR shot is safe and dividing it could leave children vulnerable longer.

via Yahoo|

#donald-trump #mmr-vaccine #politics

politics18 days ago•15 min saved

Live Updates: Primaries Loom as Iran Presses for Concessions and Vaccine Debates Rage On

Live Updates: As primaries loom, Trump refines his rhetoric on the MMR vaccine and pushes an executive order to split it into separate shots; Iran links reopening the Strait of Hormuz to U.S. concessions such as compensation and sanctions relief, while Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general and other political and global headlines unfold.

via HuffPost|

#donald-trump #executive-order #iran

health22 days ago•51 min saved

Massive study finds no link between MMR vaccine and autism

A new analysis of more than 2.5 million U.S. children found no association between receiving the measles–mumps–rubella vaccine before age 2 and autism, reinforcing decades of research and health authority consensus that vaccines do not cause autism. The study adds to the World Health Organization’s and CDC’s conclusions as measles outbreaks rise and vaccination rates fall. The piece also notes that past claims tied to the discredited Wakefield study have been repeatedly debunked, and mentions Trump’s and RFK Jr.’s controversial rhetoric about vaccine safety.

via Yahoo|

#autism #cdc-update #health

health25 days ago•7 min saved

Massive US study finds no autism risk from MMR before age 2

A national retrospective study of more than 2.5 million children found no association between receiving the MMR vaccine before age 2 and an autism diagnosis, with the first dose (11.5–24 months) not linked to higher autism risk. The roundup also reports the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as the second-deadliest on record (3,695 cases, 1,623 deaths; CFR 44%), and Moderna’s phase 3 norovirus vaccine failing to meet early efficacy criteria but continuing in trials.

via CIDRAP|

#autism #ebola-outbreak #epidemiology

health1 month ago•3 min saved

Minnesota measles risk rises as MMR rates in kindergartners drop

Minnesota’s kindergarten MMR vaccination rate has slipped from a high of 96.3% to about 85.8–86.5% for the 2024–25 and 2025–26 school years, while measles cases have risen to at least 17 this year. Health officials say waning vaccine confidence since COVID is a key factor and urge parents to vaccinate, noting the MMR vaccine is safe and effective. There is no statewide outbreak yet, but case surveillance remains active as the trend is monitored.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#health #measles #minnesota

health1 month ago•13 min saved

Delaware records second measles case in Kent County, vaccination urged

Delaware’s Division of Public Health has confirmed a second measles case in Kent County, both cases involving unvaccinated adult men, as health officials conduct extensive contact tracing and urge residents to ensure they are up to date with the MMR vaccine. More than 60 people received MMR vaccinations at state clinics and mobile units, and officials remind the public to verify vaccination records via DelVAX. People with measles symptoms should seek care promptly and health authorities will advise on potential exposures and precautions; two-dose MMR is about 97% effective at preventing measles in most people.

via WDEL|

#contact-tracing #health #measles

health1 month ago•14 min saved

Utah measles spread cools as vaccinations climb

Utah’s measles outbreak has slowed considerably, with only six new cases in the last three weeks after a peak of 58 in one week in March, for a total of 707 cases since it began in June 2025. The state reports rising vaccination rates—about 27,000 more Utahns vaccinated this year—though most who were sick were unvaccinated. Officials remain cautiously hopeful the outbreak is easing and emphasize that vaccination is the best protection, especially with concerns about cases resurfacing when school resumes.

via KSL.com|

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local1 month ago•32 min saved

Measles exposure alert tied to seven Nashville venues during July 1–4 weekend

Nashville health officials warn that people who visited seven Nashville-area venues between July 1–4 may have been exposed to measles after the city confirmed its first 2026 case. A second Middle Tennessee case, in Murfreesboro and fully vaccinated, is linked to Catfeine Cat Cafe. Officials urge watching for symptoms (rash, fever, cough, red eyes) and note that those who aren’t vaccinated should consider the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine at clinics listed by the Metro Public Health Department (East Nashville, Lentz, and Woodbine centers).

via WZTV|

#exposure #local #measles

health2 months ago•2 min saved

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

health2 months ago•15 min saved

Measles Outbreak at Texas Daycare Triggers Rapid Public Health Response

Eight confirmed measles cases linked to a Lubbock, Texas child care facility occurred in March–April 2025, starting with an unvaccinated 3‑year‑old. Public health actions included excluding unvaccinated exposed children, separating infants not yet eligible for MMR, minimizing shared spaces, encouraging MMR vaccination, home isolation of cases, and proactive communication with families and facilities. The response underscored vaccination, collaboration, and rapid action to prevent transmission in congregate settings; authorities also grouped infants ≤6 months into a separate classroom to reduce disruption, and by April 7 issued an early MMR dose recommendation for infants aged 6–11 months.

via Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)|

#childcare #health #measles

health3 months ago•67 min saved

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

health4 months ago•2 min saved

Measles exposure at Boston Logan prompts vaccination push

A traveler with measles who flew into Boston's Logan International Airport from Fort Lauderdale on JetBlue 470 may have exposed people in Terminal C between midnight and 2:30 a.m. on April 14. Unvaccinated exposed individuals should monitor for symptoms, avoid public places for 21 days (through May 5), and seek care if symptoms develop. Officials emphasize getting the MMR vaccine (about 97% effective) to prevent infection, noting Massachusetts has two confirmed measles cases this year while outbreaks rise elsewhere.

via WBUR|

#health #logan-international-airport #measles