Measles outbreak in Texas affecting children. Here are symptoms parents should watch for
Measles — also called rubeola — is highly contagious and can be serious and even fatal for small children. While death rates have been falling worldwide as more children receive the measles vaccine, ...
Jeju Island reports first measles case in 5 years; no symptoms found in contacts
A international tourist to South Korea's southernmost resort island of Jeju has tested positive for measles, making the first ...
Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
Fifteen measles cases — mostly in school-aged children — have been confirmed in a small county in West Texas with one of the ...
A leading pediatrician was already worried about the future of vaccines, then RFK Jr. came along
The best and the worst thing about vaccination, pediatrician Dr. Adam Ratner says, is that it "makes nothing happen." ...
As vaccination rates decline, widespread outbreaks of diseases like measles and polio could reemerge
Health officials in western Texas are trying to contain a measles outbreak among mostly school-aged children, with at least 15 confirmed cases. It's the latest outbreak of a disease that had been ...
Rise in Texas measles cases sparks concern amid declining vaccination rates
After two measles cases were identified in Houston; an outbreak has been reported in West Texas. Doctors say it's a concerning trend.
Botulism fears prompt FDA to recall some canned tuna sold at popular retailers
A pull-tab defect that might cause leakage and lead to botulism contamination is affecting some canned tuna products sold in ...
GLP-1 medications show promise in slowing kidney disease progression
These and other GLP1-RA diabetes/weight-loss meds can also boost outcomes for folks battling chronic kidney disease, new ...
Measles is spreading across West Texas. The county at the center has one of state’s highest vaccine exemption rates
More than a dozen cases of measles have been reported in a small West Texas county that has one of the state’s highest ...
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As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease
As childhood vaccination rates drop in the U.S., outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Booster Shots, Dr. Adam ...