Vaccination rates for kids are dropping in many parts of the United States. This is a big deal because it puts communities at risk. Experts say that to keep diseases from spreading, at least 95% of children should be vaccinated. But recent data shows that fewer than 4 in 10 counties meet this goal. This drop in vaccination rates is a concern. It means that more kids...
COVID-19 might not be as scary as it once was, but it's still around and causing trouble, especially during the summer. This year, a new subvariant named XFG, also called "Stratus, " is making its way through California, causing a rise in cases. Experts say this isn't surprising because COVID tends to spike twice a year, once in the late fall or early winter and agai...
Measles cases in the U. S. have hit a 33-year high, but New York City has managed to avoid outbreaks so far. Still, health officials are keeping a close eye on the situation. Seven cases have been reported in the city this year, with the latest confirmed in early July. Statewide, there have been 14 cases, which is similar to last year's total. Health experts say mea...
Measles is back in a big way in the U. S. After being declared eliminated in 2000, the country is now seeing the highest number of cases in decades. Over 1, 200 cases have been reported this year alone. Even more concerning, three people have died from the disease, all of whom were unvaccinated. The resurgence of measles is largely due to low vaccination rates. In G...
Over the last decade, the rate of bovine brucellosis vaccines in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has been on the rise. This is big news for cattle farmers and their livestock. Researchers looked at data from 2011 to 2022. They found that certain areas had higher vaccination rates than others. Some areas had low rates surrounded by high rates, and vice versa. This pattern becam...
Measles is back with a vengeance in the US. The numbers are shocking. Over 1, 277 cases have been reported this year. That's more than any year since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. And experts think the real number is even higher because many cases go unreported. The biggest outbreak is in Texas. Gaines County is the epicenter. Nearly 1 in 4 kindergartners...
In Shenzhen, China, a recent study shed light on the state of HPV infections and vaccinations among women aged 30 to 64. The findings revealed that about 14. 2% of the women in this age group were infected with HPV, with HPV52 being the most common strain. This study also highlighted some surprising factors linked to higher infection rates, such as having multiple se...
Utah is seeing more cases of measles. Health officials just found two more people with the disease. This makes the total number of cases in the state five. One of the new cases is a child, and the other is an adult. They live in different parts of Utah. One is from Utah County, and the other is from the southwest health district. Two of the five people with measles...
In two states, New York and Florida, a closer look at the reasons behind the reluctance to get the HPV vaccine was taken. The goal was to figure out what stops people from getting the shot and how to boost the number of people who do. The research covered 12 counties in each state. It showed how age, where people live, state rules, and trust in vaccines all play a pa...
Measles, a highly infectious disease, has raised alarms at Dulles International Airport. A traveler arriving from abroad tested positive, putting many at risk. This person moved through various parts of the airport and even used public transportation, increasing the chances of spreading the virus. Anyone at the airport or on the Silver Line train between 10:30 am and...