Measles cases continuing to rise
A sharp rise in numbers over the past six weeks is being driven by cases in Birmingham. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Five red flag signs of measles you should not ignore as man dies of illness
Initial signs of this deadly illness could be mistaken for symptoms of a cold or flu. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Europe Needs to Get on Top of Its Measles Outbreak Europe Needs to Get on Top of Its Measles Outbreak
An alarming rise in measles cases across Europe is blamed on low vaccine uptake during the pandemic and vaccine mistrust.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - February 8, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Public health officials flag measles case in Montreal
In a news release on Thursday, public health officials said the person affected probably caught the virus during a trip to Africa.  (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Montreal Source Type: news

Measles resurgence in Europe has Canadian medical experts on edge
After an explosion of measles cases in Europe, medical experts say it's just a 'question of time' before outbreaks happen in Canada, thanks to high rates of global travel and low rates of vaccination. Dr. Samir Gupta discusses the outbreak and what it could mean for Canada. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Were you at Cincinnati airport on Jan 27? You could have contracted MEASLES, health officials say
The Ohio Department of Health issued the notice after a child from Montgomery County infected with the deadly disease passed through Cincinnati Airport last week. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Measles is spreading
As outbreaks of measles spread throughout the world, anti-vaccine activists aren’t just urging people not to get vaccinated — they’re taking a page from a well-worn playbook, falsely downplaying the dangers from the highly contagious respiratory disease. “The truth is, measles is not a super…#maryholland #robertfkennedyjr #africa #middleeast #southeastasia #westmidlands #cdc #andrewwakefield #donaldtrump #measlesfordumbies (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Medic issues measles warning - some children may risk 'life changing complications'
This highly contagious disease can lead to pneumonia, meningitis, blindness and seizures. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Measles has exploded in Europe. Clinicians say it's only a matter of time before outbreaks hit Canada
Between high rates of global travel, and low rates of vaccination, Canada is vulnerable to measles outbreaks in Europe and beyond, say medical experts. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news

L.A. County has its first measles case since 2020: What to do if you're exposed
A recently arrived traveler at Los Angeles International Airport is the source of the first case of measles in L.A. County since 2020. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - February 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Karen Garcia Source Type: news

Measles outbreak mapped: The UK city identified as hotspot as cases continue to rise
A city in the West Midlands has been hit hardest by the current measles outbreak in the UK. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How the MMR vaccine works
The West Midlands is in the midst of a measles outbreak, with health officials suggesting that a decline in MMR vaccine coverage could see the virus spread rapidly across the UK. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), three-quarters of the 347 cases in England between 1 October and 23…#westmidlands #mmr #ukhsa #yorkshire #vanessasaliba #wales #guardian #birmingham #liverpool #manchester (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Measles: What nurses in primary care need to know
GP Dr Toni Hazell outlines why we are seeing a resurgence in measles, the key clinical signs and symptoms to look out for, and how to deal with a suspected case Anyone who keeps up to date with the news is probably feeling uneasy at the moment, with reports of spiralling cases of measles –... Read moreThe post Measles: What nurses in primary care need to know appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 1, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Paediatrics Vaccinations and infections childhood immunisation infectious disease Source Type: news

Measles Warning Signs Growing: How Concerned Should We Be?
Throughout the COVID pandemic, what was happening in Europe foretold what we could expect here stateside. Is the same true for measles? WebMD asked experts just how concerned we should be, and what, if anything, about measles keeps them awake at night. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

West Midlands has 75% of England's measles cases
A consultant epidemiologist at the UKHSA said the outbreak in the region "remains a concern". (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - January 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news