Measles is making a comeback in certain regions, and summer camps are now in the spotlight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a call to action. They want camps to verify that all kids, staff, and volunteers have proof of measles immunity. This could be through vaccination or a past infection. Why the fuss? Measles is highly contagious. It spr...

In a short time, a new health secretary has made big changes to the Department of Health and Human Services. This person has fired many public health workers, met with governors wanting to limit unhealthy foods in government programs, and sent mixed messages about vaccines during measles outbreaks. They have also promised to find causes of rising autism rates in th...

Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. The number of reported cases has hit a milestone not seen in years. In just one week, 91 cases were confirmed, with Arkansas, Hawaii, and Indiana joining the list of states affected. This spike is part of a larger trend, with over 700 cases reported so far this year. That's the second-highest number since the 1990s. The Cent...

A prominent figure in the anti-vaccine movement, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has recently taken a surprising step. He asked a group he used to lead to take down a website. This site looked like the official Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page. It falsely linked vaccines to autism. This move comes after years of Kennedy questioning the safety of vaccines...

Measles is more than just a childhood illness. It’s a sneaky virus that can wipe out your immune system’s memory, making you vulnerable to diseases you thought you had already beaten. For a long time, measles was seen as a normal part of growing up. But it’s far from harmless. About 1 out of 20 kids who get measles end up with pneumonia, and sadly, around 3 out ...