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health19 days ago•2 min saved

Maryland measles outbreak sparks call for renewed vaccination

Maryland health officials declare a measles outbreak in St. Mary’s, Carroll and Cecil counties after 14 new confirmed cases, bringing the year's total to 31 cases—most in unvaccinated residents. Experts warn measles is highly contagious and urge vaccination for children (first dose at 12 months, then 4–6 years) to protect vulnerable groups, including the immunocompromised; there is no evidence of widespread transmission yet, but officials say vaccination remains essential to control the spread.

via WTOP|

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health6 months ago•45 min saved

California's measles outbreaks persist in pockets of unvaccinated communities

California is fighting multiple measles outbreaks concentrated in pockets of unvaccinated communities, with seven counties reporting 21 cases this year. Containment requires rapid case investigation and contact tracing, and costs have run into the hundreds of thousands per cluster. Many cases are travel-related, and local health departments face funding cuts that strain vaccination programs and public health infrastructure. Officials emphasize vaccination to protect communities as outbreaks persist nationwide.

via Yahoo|

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health6 months ago•1 min saved

Maine reports four new measles cases, total five, all unvaccinated

Maine health officials confirmed four additional measles infections, bringing the state’s lab-confirmed total to five. All new cases are unvaccinated and linked to the first case in Penobscot County; there are no new public exposure risks and officials say it is not an outbreak. A measles dashboard was launched to track cases, while nationwide measles cases stand at 910 as of Friday.

via WGME|

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