Parents urged to obtain MMR jab for their children after measles and mumps rise
5 years, 7 months ago

Parents urged to obtain MMR jab for their children after measles and mumps rise

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Health officials have issued an urgent vaccination call after more than 1,000 cases of measles and mumps were uncovered in the first three months of 2019. There were 231 confirmed measles cases in the first quarter of the year, Public Health England said. “There are measles outbreaks happening across Europe so if you are planning to travel, make sure you check with your GP and catch up if needed.” There have been 3,789 cases of measles across the Continent during the first three months of this year, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The public health agency said that 94.9 per cent of eligible children aged five received their first dose of MMR in the final quarter of 2018, with coverage of the second doses at 87.4 per cent for children aged five.

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MMR jab immunity ‘may slowly wane but is still highly effective against measles’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

MMR jab immunity ‘may slowly wane but is still highly effective against measles’

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But they added that the “slight waning” in MMR vaccine immunity is only apparent because …

Increased interest in measles vaccination nationwide after Eindhoven outbreak
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Increased interest in measles vaccination nationwide after Eindhoven outbreak

NL Times  

GGDs throughout the Netherlands have been receiving more questions about the MMR vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella since the measles outbreak in the Eindhoven region, NOS reports after surveying nine of the 25 regional health services. The GGDs in Twente, Groningen, and Amsterdam said they receive “some more questions than typical.” Several GGDs report that parents often ask whether …

More parents are delaying their kids’ vaccines, and it’s alarming pediatricians
9 months, 4 weeks ago

More parents are delaying their kids’ vaccines, and it’s alarming pediatricians

LA Times  

Karla Benzl of Mission Viejo holds her 15-month-old son, Marcus, as medical assistant Shellee Rayl gives him his vaccinations at Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates in Ladera Ranch on Feb. 28. “Especially early on, when a parent is already feeling really vulnerable and doesn’t want to give something to their beautiful baby who was just born if they don’t need …

Mapped: Measles cases are surging across England - here’s where’s worst affected
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mapped: Measles cases are surging across England - here’s where’s worst affected

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Clusters of measles have been detected across England amid “worryingly” low …

A national information campaign is urgently needed to protect children from measles
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A national information campaign is urgently needed to protect children from measles

The Independent  

So far, there have been no deaths reported in the latest flare-up of the illness, which was more or less eliminated in this country eight years ago. Unfortunately, pandemic-inspired vaccine scepticism has interacted with a specific problem, in that the usual MMR vaccine contains a pork derivative that is unacceptable to some Muslims. According to Dame Jenny, this is a …

National call for action as measles cases surge across UK
11 months, 2 weeks ago

National call for action as measles cases surge across UK

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A “national call to action” has been made by the UK …

Measles outbreak in England, most cases in children: What UK health agency said
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Measles outbreak in England, most cases in children: What UK health agency said

Hindustan Times  

UK's public health agency warned that an outbreak of measles in England could spread to other towns and cities if action is not taken to boost vaccinations. The UK Health Security Agency declared a national incident- a signal for a growing public health risk- as it said that 216 confirmed cases and 103 probable cases in the West Midlands were …

Expert issues stark measles warning after outbreaks erupt in parts of England
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Expert issues stark measles warning after outbreaks erupt in parts of England

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Health experts have warned “we must act now” as measles cases …

NSW Health renews measles alert after second infant case this week
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NSW Health renews measles alert after second infant case this week

ABC  

A new case of measles has been confirmed in south-west Sydney after a seven-month-old infant contracted the virus. Key points: A seven-month-old baby from south-west Sydney has contracted measles It is the second confirmed case in NSW this week NSW Health has renewed its alert for people to monitor for symptoms It follows a nine-month-old baby in the city's west …

Mumps on the rise in Hyderabad, doctors advise MMR vaccination
1 year ago

Mumps on the rise in Hyderabad, doctors advise MMR vaccination

The Hindu  

In recent weeks, Hyderabad, particularly Old City, has been facing a surge in mumps cases. Opt for the MMR vaccine as it provides protection against all three diseases,” said consultant paediatrician at Magna Centres Sivaranjani Santosh. She added that for those who have already administered the MR vaccine after the first birthday, it is still recommended to consider the MMR …

Proportion of children who have received key vaccinations, by local area
1 year, 3 months ago

Proportion of children who have received key vaccinations, by local area

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Percentage of children in 2022/23 who had received their …

72,760 children and 14,180 pregnant women identified for immunisation in a survey in T.N.
1 year, 5 months ago

72,760 children and 14,180 pregnant women identified for immunisation in a survey in T.N.

The Hindu  

A door-to-door survey carried out across the State from July 15 to 31 identified 72,760 children aged below five and 14,180 pregnant women, who either missed vaccine doses or were nearing their due date, for vaccination in the State. Every year, about 10 lakh pregnant women and 9.16 lakh newborns are covered under the immunisation programme in the State. Under …

Disgraced ex-doctor and anti-vaxxer Andrew Wakefield claims he wouldn't recommend kids get ANY jabs in new podcast, sparking fury among medics
1 year, 5 months ago

Disgraced ex-doctor and anti-vaxxer Andrew Wakefield claims he wouldn't recommend kids get ANY jabs in new podcast, sparking fury among medics

Daily Mail  

Disgraced medic and anti-vax figure Andrew Wakefield has been given a platform to spread dangerous vaccine misinformation by a currently registered a UK medic The disgraced ex-doctor and godfather of the anti-vax movement sparked fresh outrage today by claiming kids shouldn't be given any jabs. Official data for October to December 2022 shows the areas most vulnerable to a potential …

SA records first measles case in three years, with more expected as global case numbers grow
1 year, 9 months ago

SA records first measles case in three years, with more expected as global case numbers grow

ABC  

South Australia has recorded its first case of measles since 2019, with a three-year-old boy catching the infection overseas — where measles case numbers are on the rise. Key points: A three-year-old boy has tested positive to measles in South Australia More measles cases are expected after global immunisation levels dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic People born between 1966 and …

Kentucky officials fear measles outbreak at spiritual revival
1 year, 10 months ago

Kentucky officials fear measles outbreak at spiritual revival

Raw Story  

Kentucky health officials have warned people who attended a large "spiritual revival" to be on the lookout for any measles symptoms after an unvaccinated participant came down with the disease. “Anyone who attended the revival" at Asbury University in the town of Wilmore on Feb. 18 "may have been exposed to measles,” Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department …

Routine vaccine uptake among kindergarteners falls to 10-year low
1 year, 11 months ago

Routine vaccine uptake among kindergarteners falls to 10-year low

Daily Mail  

Vaccine uptake among kindergarteners has dropped to a 10-year low due to pandemic restrictions and a growing anti-vaxx movement sweeping the US. CDC data for the 2021-2022 school year shows a 10 year low of MMR vaccination rates among kindergarteners. Vaccination rate varies by state - with Alaska, Wisconsin, DC and Ohio revealed as those with the lowest percentage of …

Should measles vaccine be given at six months instead of nine for infants?
2 years, 1 month ago

Should measles vaccine be given at six months instead of nine for infants?

Firstpost  

In a latest report, the UN health agency maintained that millions of children were now susceptible to measles, which is one among the world’s most contagious diseases There is now an imminent threat of measles spreading in various regions globally, as COVID-19 led to a steady decline in vaccination coverage and weakened surveillance of the disease, the World Health Organisation …

Measles Outbreak: Mumbai's Toll Reaches 12; Centre Issues Advisory, Rushes Teams to 3 States
2 years, 1 month ago

Measles Outbreak: Mumbai's Toll Reaches 12; Centre Issues Advisory, Rushes Teams to 3 States

News 18  

Sounding an alarm over measles outbreak, Centre has rushed teams to Ranchi, Ahmedabad and Malappuram to investigate and assist in management of rising trend of cases and also asked states to consider administering one additional dose of Measles and Rubella vaccines to all children, aged 9 months to 5 years, in vulnerable areas. “It is also clear that in all …

Measles in Minnesota: Child hospitalized and second isolating at home
2 years, 6 months ago

Measles in Minnesota: Child hospitalized and second isolating at home

Daily Mail  

Measles has been spotted in two children in Minnesota including one whose illness was so severe it led to them being hospitalized, local health officials say. The youngsters — both under five years old — started displaying symptoms of the disease shortly after returning from an unnamed nation where 'measles is common'. The youngsters — both less than five years …

‘Perfect storm’ of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Perfect storm’ of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say

CNN  

CNN — The World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund warned of an increased risk of measles spread, with worldwide cases up nearly 80% so far in 2022 compared with 2021. “Pandemic-related disruptions, increasing inequalities in access to vaccines, and the diversion of resources from routine immunization are leaving too many children without protection against measles …

Measles warning as MMR jab uptake falls to lowest level in 10 years
2 years, 11 months ago

Measles warning as MMR jab uptake falls to lowest level in 10 years

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dr Vanessa Saliba, consultant epidemiologist at the UKHSA, said: “The MMR vaccine offers the best …

As some parents face cancelled vaccine appointments, these kids were luckier
2 years, 11 months ago

As some parents face cancelled vaccine appointments, these kids were luckier

ABC  

When six-year-old Frey walked out of a Gold Coast vaccination clinic this week, she knew her "little army" was getting to work to protect her from COVID-19. Key points: Vaccines have been open to kids aged 5-11 since Monday While some parents have faced cancelled appointments, others have had positive experiences at state hubs The government says parents facing GP …

COVID-19 vaccinations for NSW children delayed or cancelled as Sydney clinics hit with delivery issues
3 years ago

COVID-19 vaccinations for NSW children delayed or cancelled as Sydney clinics hit with delivery issues

ABC  

Suzannah Nicholson's seven-year-old son, Angus, was due to get his first COVID-19 jab today at their local GP clinic in Glebe in Sydney's inner-west. Key points: Dr Danielle McMullen says vaccinations for 5-11-year-olds will not be completed before school starts Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says there are three million vaccines available for this age group In the 12-15-year age …

England's MMR vaccine postcode lottery with 40% of children in parts of London missing out on jab
3 years, 3 months ago

England's MMR vaccine postcode lottery with 40% of children in parts of London missing out on jab

Daily Mail  

Meanwhile, 96.4 per cent were immunised in County Durham, showing disparities between parts of England But just six in 10 children, around a third less, have received both MMR vaccines by age five in parts of London Nine in 10 two-year-olds in England have had their first MMR vaccine by March, data from NHS Digital shows Just six in 10 …

Thousands fewer children immunised against common diseases because of lockdown
4 years, 1 month ago

Thousands fewer children immunised against common diseases because of lockdown

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lockdown measures in England led to thousands fewer children receiving vital …

Samoa makes measles vaccine mandatory to stop deadly outbreak
5 years, 1 month ago

Samoa makes measles vaccine mandatory to stop deadly outbreak

Al Jazeera  

At least six have died, including five children, in outbreak that is also affecting Tonga and Fiji. Samoa was finalising plans for a compulsory measles vaccination programme on Monday, after declaring a state of emergency amid an epidemic of the deadly infection that is sweeping the Pacific nation. New Zealand, which is experiencing its own measles outbreak in the Auckland …

School gates are breeding ground for anti-vax myths, says NHS chief
5 years, 2 months ago

School gates are breeding ground for anti-vax myths, says NHS chief

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy School gates are becoming breeding grounds for harmful myths about …

Measles outbreaks driven by difficulty in getting vaccinations, not anti-vaxxers, warn health experts
5 years, 3 months ago

Measles outbreaks driven by difficulty in getting vaccinations, not anti-vaxxers, warn health experts

The Telegraph  

The rise in measles is being fueled by a shortage of nurses, health workers and difficulties in getting GP appointments, rather than anti-vaccination lobbyists, public health experts have warned. But although Matt Hancock, the health secretary, has blamed anti-vaxxers for stoking public fears about the measles, mumps and rubella jab, experts said many parents simply could not get their children …

Parents reluctant to vaccinate their kids should learn the horrors of measles, other forgotten diseases
5 years, 3 months ago

Parents reluctant to vaccinate their kids should learn the horrors of measles, other forgotten diseases

Firstpost  

The Rubella vaccine became the R in the MMR and the strategy changed to vaccinating all pre-school children. Rubella babies People under the age of 50 are unlikely to have heard about “Rubella babies”, but in the 1940s, the Australian paediatric ophthalmologist, Norman Gregg, made the connection between women being infected with German measles during pregnancy and their children being …

Schools should be presented with MMR jab certificates before pupils can start, MP says
5 years, 4 months ago

Schools should be presented with MMR jab certificates before pupils can start, MP says

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Sheerman said on Monday: “It …

Boris Johnson declares war on anti-vaccination movement after measles rise
5 years, 4 months ago

Boris Johnson declares war on anti-vaccination movement after measles rise

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “From reassuring parents about the safety of vaccines to making sure people are attending follow-up …

Measles outbreak in town where locals believe God forbids vaccinations
5 years, 6 months ago

Measles outbreak in town where locals believe God forbids vaccinations

The Independent  

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Call for a ‘no jab, no school’ rule to halt the spread of measles
5 years, 7 months ago

Call for a ‘no jab, no school’ rule to halt the spread of measles

Daily Mail  

Children should be banned from going to school unless they are vaccinated against measles, experts have said. A study warned that current vaccination policies are ‘not sufficient’ to prevent a deadly resurgence of the disease in the next three decades Scientists at the Bruno Kessler Foundation and Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, looked at vaccination trends in countries including the …

Measles vaccine shortage prompts warning from Queensland AMA on 'real' risk of outbreak
5 years, 8 months ago

Measles vaccine shortage prompts warning from Queensland AMA on 'real' risk of outbreak

ABC  

Australia has been hit by critical shortages of the measles vaccine right at a time when there is a surge in the number of cases worldwide. Key points: Dr Richard Kidd from the AMAQ said up to half Australia's adult population might not be fully vaccinated The Federal Department of Health says there are "adequate supplies" for the National Immunisation …

Big daycare group says children who are not vaccinated will be sent home
5 years, 8 months ago

Big daycare group says children who are not vaccinated will be sent home

Dutch News  

A large Dutch childcare group has gone public in saying that it will ban children who have not be vaccinated against mumps, measles and German measles from July 1, broadcaster NOS said. The Berend Botje daycare group, which looks after over 3,000 children in Noord-Holland province, has told parents that children who have not been inoculated will be sent home …

Big daycare group says children who are not vaccinated will be sent home
5 years, 8 months ago

Big daycare group says children who are not vaccinated will be sent home

Dutch News  

A large Dutch childcare group has gone public in saying that it will ban children who have not be vaccinated against mumps, measles and German measles from July 1, broadcaster NOS said. The Berend Botje daycare group, which looks after over 3,000 children in Noord-Holland province, has told parents that children who have not been inoculated will be sent home …

Measles Shots Aren't Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too
5 years, 8 months ago

Measles Shots Aren't Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too

NPR  

Measles Shots Aren't Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Risberg/AP Eric Risberg/AP Measles is on the rise again, all around the globe. If you're uncertain of your immunization status, it's safe, with a few exceptions, to go ahead and get an MMR shot now to minimize your chances of getting …

Millions of children do not receive the life-saving measles jab each year
5 years, 8 months ago

Millions of children do not receive the life-saving measles jab each year

Daily Mail  

Millions of children around the world have not been vaccinated against measles amid a rise in online 'antivaxx' scare stories. Around 527,000 children in the UK did not receive the potentially life-saving jab between 2010 and 2017, with 'fake news' spread on social media partly to blame. The UK comes third in a global ranking showing the number of unvaccinated …

1,000 unvaccinated Brooklyn children received the MMR shot this week
5 years, 8 months ago

1,000 unvaccinated Brooklyn children received the MMR shot this week

Daily Mail  

One thousand children in Brooklyn's measles epicenter have received the MMR vaccine in the week since a state of emergency was declared, the Mayor announced today. Last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered the mandatory vaccination of everyone - children and adults - in four Brooklyn ZIP codes affected by the outbreak of 329 measles cases and counting. Since the …

MMR vaccine does not cause autism, study of over 650,000 children finds
5 years, 10 months ago

MMR vaccine does not cause autism, study of over 650,000 children finds

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A huge new study has become the latest research to confirm …

Decade-Long Study Shows No Link Between Measles Vaccine And Autism
5 years, 10 months ago

Decade-Long Study Shows No Link Between Measles Vaccine And Autism

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A major new study offers yet more evidence that the vaccine that protects against measles does not increase children’s risk of autism. “The study strongly supports that MMR vaccination does not increase the risk for autism, does not trigger autism in susceptible children, and is not associated with clustering of autism cases after vaccination,” the researchers wrote. …

A Large Study Provides More Evidence That MMR Vaccines Don't Cause Autism
5 years, 10 months ago

A Large Study Provides More Evidence That MMR Vaccines Don't Cause Autism

NPR  

A Large Study Provides More Evidence That MMR Vaccines Don't Cause Autism Enlarge this image toggle caption BSIP/UIG via Getty Images BSIP/UIG via Getty Images There's strong new evidence that a common childhood vaccine is safe. "The study strongly supports that MMR vaccination does not increase the risk for autism," the authors write in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The …

MMR vaccine does not cause autism, another study confirms
5 years, 10 months ago

MMR vaccine does not cause autism, another study confirms

CNN  

CNN — The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine does not increase the risk of autism and does not trigger autism in children who are at risk, according to a new study of over 650,000 children. Researchers used a population registry to evaluate whether the MMR vaccine increased the risk of autism in children born in Denmark between 1999 and 2010. …

No link between MMR vaccine and autism, biggest ever study shows
5 years, 10 months ago

No link between MMR vaccine and autism, biggest ever study shows

The Telegraph  

The MMR vaccine is linked to lower rates of autism, the largest ever study has shown, as parents were urged to ignore anti-vaccination campaigns and make sure their children had the jab. The new study by Danish researchers found children who had the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination were seven per cent less likely to be autistic than those who …

Rubella gave me a disability. This is my message to anti-vaxxers (Opinion)
5 years, 10 months ago

Rubella gave me a disability. This is my message to anti-vaxxers (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Elsa Sjunneson-Henry is an editor and author whose work focuses on the voices of disabled creators and characters and the experience of disabled Americans. Or, as the wife of White House communications chief Bill Shine tweeted recently, childhood diseases like measles “keep you healthy & fight cancer.” No matter what any of these people say about vaccines, I …

Amid Measles Outbreak, Anti-Vaxx Parents Have Put Others’ Babies At Risk
5 years, 11 months ago

Amid Measles Outbreak, Anti-Vaxx Parents Have Put Others’ Babies At Risk

Huff Post  

Siri Stafford via Getty Images A single dose of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine is about 93 percent effective against measles, which is otherwise highly contagious. A single dose of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine is about 93 percent effective against measles, which is otherwise highly contagious — spreading through coughing and sneezing and lingering in the air for up to two hours. “We …

Health check: Diseases strike back hard as vaccines are ignored
5 years, 11 months ago

Health check: Diseases strike back hard as vaccines are ignored

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Ignoring a vaccine can lead to re-emergence of the disease and while vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella are recommended worldwide there have been instances of people not opting for vaccination. Often it has been found that in the first dose, immunity is 70 per cent, second dose increases immunity by another 10 per cent and after the third …

Mumps Outbreaks Linked to Waning Vaccine Protection, Study Says
6 years, 9 months ago

Mumps Outbreaks Linked to Waning Vaccine Protection, Study Says

CNN  

A new study has found that the MMR vaccine, given in two doses to children, can cause complications in up to 10% of mumps infections in teenagers or older people. The researchers believe that the waning protection bestowed by the mumps portion of the vaccine may be a factor in this increase in outbreaks. A simple booster shot at age …

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