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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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Malawi's big push to stop polio as misinformation and aid cuts loom

Malawi has launched a major polio vaccination drive after detecting the virus in Blantyre and has vaccinated about 1.3 million children in four days with vaccines airlifted by the WHO; community leaders and influencers are mobilising to counter misinformation on social media, but funding shortfalls from aid cuts threaten sustained response and eradication efforts, underscoring the need for trust and high coverage to prevent vaccine-derived poliovirus spread.

via The Guardian|

#aid-cuts #health #malawi

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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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Polio fears surge as US weighs rethink of routine childhood vaccines

As a leading US vaccines adviser hints at revisiting routine childhood immunizations, experts warn a polio resurgence is possible if vaccination rates fall, noting that polio has no cure and survivors face lifelong disability; with few clinicians experienced in post-polio care and vaccination skepticism rising, the article argues that maintaining high vaccination coverage is essential to prevent outbreaks and that ready vaccine supplies and rapid response are crucial.

via The Guardian|

#health #outbreak-preparedness #polio

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New Mom Sets Vaccination Rules for Family Visits to Baby

An expecting mother asks how to handle relatives who refuse vaccination; Dear Abby advises following the doctor’s guidance to protect the baby, and if relatives won’t vaccinate, set boundaries and distance them from the newborn for the first three months.

via New York Post|

#advice #baby #boundaries

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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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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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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

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NSW Health flags probable Japanese encephalitis case as climate-driven spread grows

New South Wales Health says a probable Japanese encephalitis case is under investigation in a man in his 60s who was likely exposed in the Riverina region; JE has been detected in chickens used for early warning. While JE is usually mild, encephalitis can occur and has a case-fatality rate up to about 30%. Climate change is linked to the outbreak’s spread, and protection includes avoiding bites, using EPA-registered repellents, permethrin-treated clothing, and vaccines are available (free in high‑risk NSW areas for residents).

via Yahoo|

#health #japanese-encephalitis #mosquito-borne

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London Measles Outbreak Reveals Vaccination Gap

North London is experiencing a measles outbreak (61 cases so far this year) linked to low vaccination rates in the capital: only 69% of five-year-olds are fully vaccinated, well below the national 84% and the 95% target, reflecting a broader England-wide decline in MMR uptake.

via The Economist|

#health #london #measles