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Means Walks a Fine Line on Vaccines in Senate Hearing

During a Senate confirmation hearing, surgeon general nominee Casey Means said vaccines save lives and supports vaccination but did not unequivocally urge people to get vaccinated, instead emphasizing individuals should discuss medical decisions with their doctors and signaling a broader focus on chronic disease; she avoided firm stances on vaccine recommendations and acknowledged ongoing autism research while facing questions from lawmakers.

via Axios|

#autism #casey-means #confirmation-hearing

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Measles exposure prompts health alert for Montgomery County shoppers

A person with measles visited a Nissan dealership in Royersford and a Wawa in Limerick (Montgomery County) from Feb. 16–19, 2026. Because measles can linger in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours, the exposure window includes the visit times plus two hours after. Anyone exposed should monitor for symptoms for 21 days and contact a doctor if symptoms develop; vaccination with MMR provides protection for many adults.

via CBS News|

#exposure #health #limerick

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Measles Resurgence Tests Hospitals' Readiness

Measles is resurging in the U.S., challenging hospitals and clinicians who have rarely treated the disease. In Asheville, Mission Hospital’s delayed isolation of two infected twins led to a CMS Immediate Jeopardy designation and exposure of at least 26 others. Nationwide, over 3,000 cases have been reported since 2025, with North Carolina chalking up 20+ cases and South Carolina’s outbreak exceeding 900. Many clinicians must rely on unfamiliar 'morbilliform' presentations and the three Cs (cough, coryza, conjunctivitis) to diagnose quickly, while vaccine hesitancy and mixed public-health messaging complicate response efforts. Hospitals are expanding isolation precautions and vaccination campaigns as officials track outbreaks through dashboards and state health agencies.

via KFF Health News|

#health #hospitals #measles

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SC measles tally nears 1,000 amid vaccine gaps

Measles cases in South Carolina rose by six to 979, with 913 unvaccinated, 19 partially vaccinated, 26 fully vaccinated and 21 with unknown status. About 91 people exposed are in quarantine and one person is in isolation. The outbreak, which began in October and is centered in the northwest part of the state (Greenville–Spartanburg), is being managed with help from about a dozen infectious-disease specialists from the CDC Foundation, as vaccine uptake remains low and officials warn the outbreak could last weeks or months.

via Yahoo|

#health #measles #outbreak

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US Faces Record Measles Surge Fueled by Vaccination Gaps

The CDC reports nearly 1,000 measles cases across 26 states in the first two months of 2026—more than four times 2025’s total—driven by unvaccinated individuals and gaps in vaccination coverage. With exposures traced in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, health officials urge two-dose MMR/MMRV vaccination to prevent severe complications, including pneumonia and encephalitis, and to curb the outbreak as parents’ vaccine hesitancy and misinformation continue to challenge public health efforts.

via WTOP|

#cdc #health #measles

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Measles surge serves as a warning of nine possible comeback diseases

The Washington Post notes that with the U.S. seeing more than 900 measles cases so far this year (per CDC), measles is a “canary in the coal mine” for public health. Experts warn that if vaccination rates keep falling, nine other vaccine-preventable diseases could re-emerge, including rubella, meningitis and hepatitis, underscoring the need to maintain high vaccination coverage to prevent larger outbreaks.

via The Washington Post|

#hepatitis #measles #meningitis

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Delayed brain disease after measles confirms vaccination urgency

A rare, fatal form of measles-related brain disease (SSPE) can emerge years after infection; a 7-year-old who contracted measles as an infant developed seizures and cognitive decline and died, illustrating the continued risk amid U.S. outbreaks and underscoring vaccination as the primary prevention.

via Gizmodo|

#encephalitis #health #measles

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Georgia Reports Second Measles Case This Year in Unvaccinated Resident

Georgia health officials confirm the state's second measles case of the year in an unvaccinated Bryan County resident who recently traveled out of state; exposed individuals are being notified and should contact a healthcare provider before visiting. Measles is highly contagious and can linger in the air for up to two hours; vaccination with the MMR vaccine is the best protection. CDC data show 982 U.S. cases in 2026 as of Feb. 19, underscoring ongoing outbreaks in unvaccinated communities.

via WSB-TV|

#georgia #health #measles

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Public health in peril as Kennedy reshapes vaccine policy

A UCLA physician argues that RFK Jr.’s first year as HHS Secretary—firing the vaccine advisory panel, replacing it with vaccine skeptics, cutting NIH funding, pausing certain mRNA research, and downgrading the childhood immunization schedule—undermines scientific consensus and risks a measles resurgence, eroding public trust in health institutions and demanding urgent accountability.

via Los Angeles Times|

#health #immunization-schedule #measles

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South Carolina Measles Surge Highlights Hospital-Reporting Gaps

South Carolina’s measles outbreak—the largest in the U.S. since elimination—has been accompanied by unusually few reported hospitalizations (about 2%) because hospitals aren’t required to report measles-related admissions, leaving doctors with incomplete data on severity and complicating public messaging and resource planning. Only a subset of hospitals report, data to guide responses remain inconsistent, and experts say the true hospitalization rate is likely higher (around 20%). The story also notes political and policy pressures around vaccines that influence how information is shared, underscoring the need for more transparent, real-time data to combat the outbreak.

via ProPublica|

#health #hospital-reporting #measles

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Possible measles exposure linked to Bethesda office building

A Virginia resident with a confirmed measles case was in a downtown Bethesda office building at 7200 Wisconsin Ave on Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., potentially exposing others. Montgomery County public health officials say they have not yet received any exposure reports, but anyone in the building during that window may have been exposed; more guidance from the Disease Control Office is expected.

via WTOP|

#bethesda #exposure #health

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US Measles Outbreak Nears 1,000 Cases in Early 2026

CDC data show 982 measles cases in 2026 across 26 states, with South Carolina accounting for the bulk of infections (nearly 800 since January, total 973) and notable clusters in Utah, Arizona, and Florida; most cases occur in unvaccinated people. Two-dose measles vaccination is about 97% effective, but some cases still occur, and hospitalizations have been reported along with rare complications like SSPE, underscoring the continuing importance of vaccination.

via NBC News|

#cdc #health #measles

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Two new measles cases prompt exposure alerts across Northern Virginia sites

Virginia health officials confirm two new measles cases in Northern Virginia, listing about 10 exposure sites including Harris Teeter (Manassas), Walmart, Marco’s Pizza, Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, Best Buy Outlet, Mountaintop Church, Lidl, Target (Manassas), a Gainesville Medical Center, and an Alexandria office building with specified exposure windows; residents who visited these locations during those times should monitor for measles symptoms for 21 days and isolate if symptoms appear. Report exposures to the Virginia Department of Health via a short online survey and check immunization status; two doses of vaccine or birth before 1957 are considered protected.

via WUSA9|

#exposure-sites #health #measles

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South Carolina Measles Outbreak Falls Through the Cracks: Hospitals Don’t Have to Report Admissions

ProPublica finds that South Carolina’s measles outbreak, the largest in the U.S. since elimination, is undercounted because hospitals aren’t required to report measles-related admissions; only about 2% of cases have reported hospitalizations, far below CDC estimates of ~20%, leaving doctors with incomplete data and hindering public health response. Reporting is voluntary and inconsistent across states, complicating risk communication and resource allocation.

via CNN|

#health #hospital-reporting #measles

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Measles Outbreak Prompts Stay-Home Guidance in Salt Lake County

Measles is spreading in Salt Lake County with 28 confirmed cases this year, mostly among unvaccinated individuals. Health officials are urging residents who feel sick to stay home to prevent transmission, as exposure sites include airports and local schools. Quarantine rules apply for unvaccinated students while vaccinated students are not required to quarantine. The two-dose MMR vaccine remains highly protective, and adults who were vaccinated before 1968 may need a booster; monitor symptoms for 21 days after exposure.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|

#health #measles #mmr-vaccine