A measles case has been confirmed in Austin, Texas. This isn't the first time measles has made an appearance in Texas, but it's the first time in Austin. The infected person is a young child who caught the virus while traveling abroad. The rest of the family is vaccinated, which is a good thing beca
In West Texas, a measles outbreak has gotten serious, with over 146 cases reported. Most of these cases are in children who haven't been vaccinated. This has led to 20 hospitalizations and, sadly, one death of an unvaccinated school-age child. The outbreak is mostly in Gaines County, which has on
Scientists have created a new type of mouse model to study how our bodies fight off COVID-19. This isn't your average mouse model. These mice have been engineered to have human-like versions of certain proteins. These proteins are ACE2, TMPRSS2, and FCGRT. These proteins are crucial for understandin
Biomarkers are like secret codes that our bodies use to send messages about our health. Scientists are always on the hunt for new ways to decode these messages. One exciting area of research is cancer detection. Researchers are looking into things like cfDNA, fecal miRNA, and mitochondrial pathways
Influenza vaccines for the 2024-2025 season showed promising results in preventing flu-related illnesses and hospital visits. Kids and teens saw a 32% to 60% reduction in outpatient flu cases and a 63% to 78% reduction in flu-related hospitalizations. Adults weren't far behind, with outpatient flu c
A measles case has been confirmed in Rockwall County, Texas. This is the first instance in the county, and it involves an adult who had not received the measles vaccine. The individual recently traveled abroad, and health officials believe this is where they contracted the virus. The person is curre
A recent measles outbreak in Texas has sparked serious concerns. A child lost their life, marking the first measles-related death in the U. S. since 2015. This tragic event has brought the discussion about vaccinations back into the spotlight. The outbreak has been particularly severe in rural parts
In the heart of West Texas, a grim milestone was reached recently. A young student, who had not been vaccinated, lost their life to measles. This tragic event marks the first measles-related death in the United States since 2015. The child was part of a larger outbreak that has seen 18 people hospit
Measles is making a comeback in Texas, and parents are taking notice. The virus has been spreading rapidly, with most cases popping up in West Texas, near the New Mexico border. This has left many parents worried and rushing to get their kids vaccinated. The Texas Department of State Health Service
Vaccination rates for Tdap among adults in the United States vary greatly depending on whether someone is a parent or not. It is recommended that all caregivers of newborns get the Tdap shot to protect babies from pertussis. But are parents following this advice? Let's dive into the numbers. In
