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US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in 6 states

Health department staff members enter the Andrews County Health Department measles clinic carrying doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Andrews, Texas.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 12:34 AM IST

Born before 1967? You probably need a booster dose of the measles vaccine

Measles cases are spreading rapidly across the United States
Published on Apr 11, 2025 10:47 AM IST

Measles claims life of second unvaccinated child in Texas amid growing outbreak

Measles outbreak in US: The child, who wasn’t vaccinated, had been hospitalized and was receiving treatment for complications from measles, according to an emailed statement from UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas. The child had no known underlying health conditions, UMC said.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 05:58 PM IST

Another unvaccinated kid dies in West Texas as US measles outbreak spirals

A measles alert sign hangs outside the entrance to the Cohen Children's Medical Center, where the state health department confirmed that a baby tested positive and that there is a possibility of exposure to others at the facility, in New Hyde Park, New York, U.S.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 12:10 AM IST

US measles outbreak: WHO issues travel warning amid rising cases

SEMINOLE, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 27: Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District across from Wigwam Stadium on February 27, 2025 in Seminole, Texas. (Photo by Jan Sonnenmair / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Apr 01, 2025 01:27 PM IST

2 measles cases confirmed in Erie County: List of US states affected by outbreak

2 cases of measles confirmed in Erie County, both linked to international travel (AP Photo/Julio Cortez), File)
Published on Mar 25, 2025 12:37 PM IST

Red Alert on these 3 airports as measles outbreak spreads. Details here

Health officials have raised alarms at major US airports after travellers were potentially exposed to measles.
Published on Mar 11, 2025 09:35 PM IST

Dulles International Airport on red alert after passenger imports lethal disease

Washington Dulles International Airport's warning comes after the extremely contagious respiratory infection was detected in a traveler arriving on an overseas flight, Daily Mail reported.
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 12:15 AM IST

JFK Airport on measles alert after infected child from China lands in US

A sign is seen outside of Seminole Hospital District offering measles testing Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Seminole, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Published on Mar 04, 2025 02:02 PM IST

Measles is one of the world's most contagious viruses. Here's what to know and how to avoid it

Measles is one of the world's most contagious viruses. Here's what to know and how to avoid it
Published on Feb 28, 2025 12:01 AM IST

‘Anti-vaxxers existed before, but never led governments’

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Drew Weissman arrives at the 9th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (FilmMagic,)
Published on Feb 25, 2025 06:43 AM IST

One jab of measles vaccine ineffective in children born by C-section, study

A possible reason behind the measles vaccine being rendered ineffective could be linked to the development of the infant's gut microbiome, the researchers said.
Published on May 14, 2024 12:37 PM IST

Mumps cases rise in Delhi, NCR: Watch out for these symptoms; preventive tips

Delhi Mumps outbreak: Early signs that people shouldn’t take lightly include fever, headache, and fatigue as they progress to painful swelling of the salivary glands.
Updated on May 02, 2024 07:17 PM IST

Measles outbreak paralyzes Chicago, Here's what parents need to know

The National Health Service is launching a publicity campaign after figures showed there have been 216 confirmed measles cases and 103 probable cases in parts of England since October. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Published on Mar 16, 2024 08:09 AM IST

Measles outbreak in MP: Symptoms to treatment, all you want to know

Measles typically begins with symptoms resembling those of a common cold, including fever, runny nose, cough, and red, watery eyes. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 02:51 PM IST

Why we’re still playing measles whack-a-mole

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Published on Feb 20, 2024 11:30 AM IST

Measles outbreak in Switzerland: A school shut, cases unknown

Switzerland Measles Outbreak: A vial of a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is seen.
Published on Feb 09, 2024 05:49 PM IST

Measles: A deadly disease that can be prevented

Global public health experts say the best treatment for measles is prevention, and that is a two-shot vaccination.
Published on Feb 01, 2024 05:02 PM IST

Europe's measles cases rise 30-fold in 2023. This country worst hit

Europe Measles Surge: A vial of measles vaccine.
Published on Jan 23, 2024 09:56 PM IST

Measles: What are the symptoms and how to prevent it?

FILE PHOTO: A vial of measles vaccine is checked at a field logistics base. REUTERS/Hereward Holland/File Photo
Published on Jan 20, 2024 07:34 AM IST

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

Measles in UK: A vial of a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
Published on Jan 19, 2024 08:09 PM IST

Ludhiana faces alarming surge in measles cases

Vaccination against MR is a two-dose course, starting with the first dose at 9 months through 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 12:01 AM IST

London could witness measles outbreak, warns health agency: ‘Very major risk as…

London Measles Outbreak: A vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is pictured.
Published on Jul 16, 2023 06:35 AM IST

Mission Indradhanush to commence in Pune district

In the Pune district, children up to the age of six, as well as pregnant women, will be immunised against measles, diphtheria, and pertussis. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 15, 2023 01:00 AM IST

Odisha cabinet approves 3,354-crore MSPY nutrition scheme after HC bashing

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik (File Photo)
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 12:35 PM IST

‘Huge biological risk’: WHO after Sudan fighters occupy lab

Sudan crisis: Smoke is seen rising from buildings during clashes in Khartoum ,Sudan.
Published on Apr 25, 2023 04:07 PM IST

17 Gurugram hospitals skip Covid meeting, DC issues notice

Gurugram DC issued notice to 17 hospitals. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 05:10 PM IST

Measles outbreak: Foods to eat and avoid while recovering from the disease

Measles is an acute viral respiratory illness and a child or adult suffering from it can develop high fever, malaise, cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis followed by rash
Published on Jan 20, 2023 10:13 AM IST

Measles epidemic: 9 new cases reported in Mumbai, tally breaches 500 mark

Mumbai's civic body said 36 children with symptoms of measles were admitted to hospitals during the day.
Updated on Dec 22, 2022 07:59 AM IST

Boost fever, rash surveillance: Govt to states as measles surges

A health worker creates awareness about measles during a survey inside a slum following death of children due to the outbreak of the disease at Dharavi, in Mumbai, Saturday, December 3, 2022. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Dec 05, 2022 05:13 AM IST