The Food and Drug Administration is gearing up for significant changes in how Covid vaccines are distributed and who can receive them this fall. The FDA is pushing for new clinical trials that include placebo groups. This means some participants will receive the actual vaccine, while others get a harmless substance like saline. The goal is to compare the results an...
The world might be facing a "post-herd immunity" era for measles. This is a scary thought. In recent times, measles has been popping up in places with low vaccination rates. This includes parts of the American south-west, Mexico, and Canada. The United States is currently experiencing its largest measles outbreak in 25 years. The outbreak started in west Texas and...
Measles is back with a vengeance. The U. S. has seen over 900 cases so far this year, spreading across 29 states. Texas is the hotspot, with hundreds of confirmed cases. But why is this happening? The main culprit is low vaccination rates. Most people who got measles this year either skipped the vaccine or their vaccination status is unknown. Measles is no joke. It ...
Measles is making a comeback in the US. Texas is at the center of this health crisis, with 663 confirmed cases as of Tuesday. This is a significant jump from the 646 cases reported just a week earlier. The situation is particularly dire in Gaines County, where 396 cases have been confirmed. The state's health department is working hard to control the spread, but the ...
Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. This year alone, there have been 800 cases across 25 states. The biggest outbreak is in Texas, where three children have died. This is the first time in over two decades that the U. S. has seen these numbers. Experts are worried. They think we might be on the brink of a full-blown epidemic. The question is how bad could it ge...
Measles is making a comeback in the U. S. with 800 confirmed cases as of a recent count. This is more than double the number of cases reported in all of 2024. The virus has spread to several states, with Texas being the hardest hit. The outbreak in West Texas has reached 597 cases, with two children and one adult losing their lives due to measles-related complication...
Measles is back in Michigan. The state has seen its first outbreak since 2019. Health officials have confirmed seven cases so far this year. Three of these cases are in Montcalm County. This is a big deal because measles is highly contagious. One infected person can spread it to nine out of ten people who are not protected. Measles is a serious disease. Before the v...
The US is facing a significant measles outbreak, but the true scale of the problem remains unclear. The official numbers might not tell the whole story. Experts believe the actual case count could be much higher than reported. This underreporting makes it challenging to predict the outbreak's severity and duration. The current outbreak has spread across m...
Measles, a highly contagious virus, is making a comeback in the United States. It is causing concern among healthcare professionals. Until recently, many doctors had only seen measles in textbooks or photos. In Texas, a significant outbreak has infected 481 people and tragically taken one child's life. This outbreak is part of a larger trend. The Centers for Disease...
The 2023-2024 RSV season brought a new vaccine for adults aged 60 and above. This vaccine was recommended based on discussions between patients and their healthcare providers. A study was conducted to see how many people in Southern California got the vaccine and why some groups were more likely to get it than others. The study looked at over a million patients aged...