DHS Confirms Case of Measles in Dane County
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed a case of measles in an individual living in Dane County, with travel and employment in Rock County. DHS, in coordination with Public Health Madison& Dane County and Rock County Public Health, are working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to the measles virus. Additional information will be shared as the investigation continues. Cases of measles have been rare in Wisconsin due to high vaccination rates, but...(see release)lucy.pepinApril 26, 2024 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - April 26, 2024 Category: Hospital Management Authors: lucy.pepin Source Type: news
Africa: Government of Lao Pdr and Partners Announce Campaign to Tackle Measles and Rubella
[GAVI] Vientiane Capital -- In a major effort to protect children's health, the Lao PDR Ministry of Health announced a nationwide measles and rubella vaccination campaign today. This critical initiative coincides with World Immunization Week 2024, highlighting the importance of vaccines in safeguarding children's lives.The campaign, which rolls out across Lao PDR from 20-31 May and supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Government of Australia, UNICEF and WHO, aims to prevent the spread of the two childhood diseases, measles (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 25, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Children and Youth Health and Medicine NGOs and Civil Society Source Type: news
Eritrea: An Important Milestone in Health - Related Efforts and Progress
[Shabait] Editor's note: this is the first article in a two-part series related to Eritrea's national measles and rubella vaccination campaign. The following article unpacks the nation's commitment to youth and highlights how vaccination programs contribute to the country's child mortality reductions. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 24, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Eritrea Health and Medicine Source Type: news
DHS Honors Wisconsin Health Care Providers with the Wisconsin BigShot Awards
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded its annual Wisconsin BigShot awards to 208 Wisconsin health care providers for their efforts to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, and pertussis. The BigShot award recognizes and celebrates providers who are leading the way in protecting children ’s health by ensuring their pediatric patients are up to date on their routine childhood vaccinations, based on 2023 immunization data...(see release)Claire.YunkerApril 23, 2024 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - April 23, 2024 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Claire.Yunker Source Type: news
Mauritius: Mauritius Achieved 90 Percent Measles Vaccination Coverage, States Health Minister
[Government of Mauritius] "Mauritius has always targeted, and successfully achieved, measles vaccination coverage rates of more than 90% for both measles and rubella, thereby maintaining herd immunity," stated the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Kailesh Kumar Singh Jagutpal. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 23, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Health and Medicine Mauritius Source Type: news
March sees highest number of measles cases yet as outbreak continues to spread
March saw the highest number of measles cases yet this year as the outbreak continues to spread around the country. The latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency showed there were 299 laboratory confirmed cases of measles in March. This is higher than the 274 cases seen in January when officials declared a national incident... Read moreThe post March sees highest number of measles cases yet as outbreak continues to spread appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 23, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Joanna Robertson Tags: Clinical Vaccinations Vaccinations and infections Source Type: news
West Virginia confirms first measles case since 2009
A West Virginia hospital has confirmed the first known case of measles in the state since 2009 (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Surge: Europe Sounds the Alarm Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Surge: Europe Sounds the Alarm
ECDC data show that measles and pertussis cases are on the rise again after a post –COVID-19 pandemic decline.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - April 22, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
U.S. Measles Cases Reach 125, Surpassing Recent Peak in 2022
MONDAY, April 22, 2024 -- Measles infections continue to spread across the country, with 125 cases now reported in 18 states, new U.S. government data shows.That is more cases than were reported in all of 2022, the most recent annual peak... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 22, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Africa: Leading Health Agencies Outline Updated Terminology for Pathogens That Transmit Through the Air
[WHO] Following consultation with public health agencies and experts, the World Health Organization (WHO) publishes a global technical consultation report introducing updated terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air. The pathogens covered include those that cause respiratory infections, e.g. COVID-19, influenza, measles, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and tuberculosis, among others. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 19, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Source Type: news
Quebec successfully pushes back against rise in measles cases
Quebec appears to be winning its battle against the rising tide of measles after 45 cases were confirmed province-wide this year. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Montreal Source Type: news
L.A. County Public Health Warns About Traveler With Measles Visiting Local Attractions, Including Universal Studios And Santa Monica Pier
Los Angeles County health officials released an exposure warning Saturday regarding an unidentified traveler with measles who visited locations in the county between March 30 and April 1. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said it had received notification from the California…#losangelescounty #universalcity #sheraton #westcenturyboulevard #universal #health (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Measles Cases Are Surging. What Are We Doing About It?
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Source: Reuters: Health - April 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Measles Outbreak: Vital Updates for Your Practice Measles Outbreak: Vital Updates for Your Practice
Measles resurgence threatens global health, with rising cases and travel-related risks. Experts discuss the outbreak ' s impact on healthcare.Medscape Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - April 13, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Commentary Source Type: news
Could U.S. Measles Cases Break a Record This Year? What to Know
Within the first 3 months of 2024, the U.S. surpassed the total number of measles cases recorded in all of 2023. Could the nation break a record this year? Here's what to know. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - April 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
