Measles Is Harmful, Contrary to Flimsy Social Media Claims of Long-Term Benefits
Measles is an extremely contagious vaccine-preventable disease that can lead to death or disability. It also wipes out immune ...
We Need a Reminder of What the Pre-Vaccine Era Was Like
Data on the number of cases for these diseases from the pre-vaccine era is hard to come by, and even the case counts are ...
Former CDC director argues for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine dose
Former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky called for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine doses in a new opinion paper published Friday.
Collapsing US herd immunity to measles spurs experts to call for extra MMR dose
With measles declared eliminated from the US in 2000 and national herd immunity strong, health experts have recommended that American children get two doses of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) ...
The White House Withdrew Dave Weldon’s Nomination to Lead the CDC. Here’s What to Know
The White House abruptly withdrew Dr. Dave Weldon's nomination to lead the CDC, canceling his confirmation hearing.
Health officials prepare for measles spread as disinformation threatens already low vaccination rates
In efforts to prevent even broader spread, public health officials in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma are working around the ...