A measles outbreak in central Ohio has sickened 81 kids so far this year, and 29 children have been hospitalized, according to the Columbus Public Health department. Many of these cases are clustered
By Erica DeWald Europe has been in the midst of a measles outbreak since 2016 which, so far, has resulted in 48 deaths. Unfortunately, many people are at risk, including children who are not yet old
The United States is well on our way to a record year for measles cases. So far in 2017, we’re on track to see more cases this year than last year. In the state of Minnesota alone, where a So
Will we ever stop seeing cases of measles? Last week, officials confirmed the first case of measles in Michigan this year. That may not sound significant. It’s only one case in one state, but it&
What Have We Learned From Last Year’s Measles Outbreak? Last year the United States experienced a large, multi-state measles outbreak that was largely responsible for 189 measles cases that spread
Like many other scientists and vaccine advocates, Joel A. Harrison, PhD, MPH strongly believes that if parents are to decide whether or not they should vaccinate their children, than they should base
Every Child By Two is pleased to launch the next article in their Expert Commentary series that will be permanently housed on the Every Child By Two website and referenced here on Shot of Prevention.
After being notified that he and his family were exposed to measles, Dr. Tim Jacks has spoken out to the media about the importance of protecting those who can't be vaccinated. His 3 year old daught
As the number of measles cases tied to the Disneyland outbreak continues to rise, parents are growing concerned about possible measles exposure in children who are not yet old enough to receive their
Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000, but every now and then we hear about an outbreak in this country. Typically it goes something like this: An unvaccinated American travels to some