Microcephaly Isn’t The Only Threat Zika Virus Poses To Newborns
The most commonly known birth defect caused by Zika virus is microcephaly, a condition in which an infant’s head circumference is smaller than average. It can indicate brain damage and lifelong learning and mental disabilities for the child.
Now a new study is shedding light on yet another serious condition that can Zika virus can cause in infants.
Arthrogryposis, a condition in which the body’s joints are malformed, preventing normal flexion and extension, should be added to the list of potential consequences for newborns whose mothers were infected with Zika virus, according to researchers in Reci...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - August 10, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Public Health England: music festivals 'are measles hotspots'
"Music festivals including Glastonbury have become a hotbed of measles this summer, Public Health England has warned," BBC News reports.
The public health body have called on young people to check their vaccination status before attending an event.
Public Health England (PHE) say there have been 38 suspected measles cases reported in people who attended events in June and July.
As there are a number of big musical festivals coming up, such as the Reading Festival, there are concerns that there could be further outbreaks.
What is measles?
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can be very unpleasant...
Source: NHS News Feed - August 9, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Pregnancy/child QA articles Source Type: news
Namibia: Why Support for Vaccination Campaign Supersedes Arguments Against
[Namibian] AS reported in the media, our Ministry of Health and Social Services announced and subsequently carried out a nationwide vaccination campaign against measles and rubella. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - August 5, 2016 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Third MMR Dose May Be Useful in Mumps Outbreaks Third MMR Dose May Be Useful in Mumps Outbreaks
The CDC suggests a third dose of measles-mumps-rubella vaccine may be considered to help control mumps outbreaks, but proof of efficacy is needed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
How Social Media, Tech Influences Vaccination Campaigns in Kenya
As part of the Measles and Rubella Initiative, we are committed to vaccinating kids in countries across the world. We recently supported our friends at the Kenya Red Cross, as they...
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Source: Red Cross Chat - August 4, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Elaine Bussjaeger Tags: International Immunizations Innovations Kenya Red Cross measles measles and rubella initiative sms Social Media text vaccinations Source Type: news
Mumps Outbreak at a University and Recommendation for a Third Dose of Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine — Illinois, 2015–2016
(Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - July 28, 2016 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Namibia: Health Minister Diffuses Alarm Over Measles Vaccine
[New Era] Windhoek -Many people have expressed concerns about the measles and rubella vaccination campaign that started on Monday and want to know why the government is only targeting people between the ages of nine months and 39 years old. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 15, 2016 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Uganda Rolls Out Compulsory Immunization to Dispel Anti-Vaccine Myths
Women wait to immunize their children at the Kisugu Health Centre in Kampala, Uganda, where free vaccinations take place. The nurse in the foreground is Betty Makakeeto. Credit: Amy Fallon/IPSBy Amy FallonKAMPALA, Jun 29 2016 (IPS)Patience*, a Ugandan maid, planned on taking her three-year-old son for polio immunization during the country’s mass campaigns a year ago, until her landlord’s wife told her a shocking myth.“The medicine they are injecting them with means the boy when he’s an adult won’t be able to reproduce,” Patience, 32, recalled to IPS what she’d been informed. “She said: ‘Don’t even thin...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - June 29, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Amy Fallon Tags: Africa Development & Aid Headlines Health Population Poverty & SDGs Religion Women's Health immunisation Maternal and Child Health Uganda Vaccination Source Type: news
Namibia: Ministry Urges Vaccination for Rubella and Measles
[Namibian] THE Ministry of Health will hold a nationwide measles and rubella vaccination campaign for all people aged from nine months to 39 years. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 20, 2016 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Your Complete Guide To Staying Healthy During The Summer Olympics
Rio de Janeiro is expecting about 500,000 visitors for the Olympic and Paralympic games this August. If you’re one of them, there are a few things you need to consider in order to have a safe, happy and healthy trip to Brazil this year.
1. Make sure you’re up to date on all your vaccines.
This is travel safety 101. Infectious disease loves a crowd, and one way to make sure a nasty bug doesn't hitch a ride with you is to get vaccinated.
What to do: Make an appointment with a travel doctor now to make sure you’re current on all your regular vaccines (measles, mumps, rubella, etc.) an...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Your Complete Guide To Staying Healthy During The Summer Olympics
Rio de Janeiro is expecting about 500,000 visitors for the Olympic and Paralympic games this August. If you’re one of them, there are a few things you need to consider in order to have a safe, happy and healthy trip to Brazil this year.
1. Make sure you’re up to date on all your vaccines.
This is travel safety 101. Infectious disease loves a crowd, and one way to make sure a nasty bug doesn't hitch a ride with you is to get vaccinated.
What to do: Make an appointment with a travel doctor now to make sure you’re current on all your regular vaccines (measles, mumps, rubella, etc.) an...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - June 1, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Kenya: Catholic School Closed for Blocking Measles Vaccination
[Nation] A Catholic Church-sponsored school in Embu has been closed down after its administrators barred health officials from administering the measles-rubella jab to pupils. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 27, 2016 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Kenya: 19 Million Children Vaccinated Against Rubella, Measles
[Nation] Preliminary results of the just concluded Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign indicates that the targeted 19 million children between 9months and 14 years were vaccinated. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 26, 2016 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Kenya: Nakuru Bishop Condemns Arrest of Catholic Nun Over Measles Jab
[Nation] The Catholic Church has condemned the arrest of a nun accused of blocking health officials from administering vaccines for measles and rubella (also known as German measles) to pupils in a private school. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 26, 2016 Category: African Health Source Type: news
