Older adults in Europe face a tough time when it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. It's not just about their health knowledge. It's also about whether they can use the internet. A big study looked at over 30, 000 people. It found that those who understand health info better are more likely to g
On February 6, a person from another state with measles went to the pediatric emergency room at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Health officials say anyone who was inside the hospital between 11:15 a. m. and 4:45 p. m. could have caught the virus. The department urges peop
South Carolina is facing a serious measles outbreak. It has now surpassed Texas's previous record of 762 cases from last year. This is a big deal because the U. S. was declared measles-free in 2000. Now, there's a real chance that status could be lost. The outbreak started in October but has been s
Measles is back with a vengeance in Europe. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that several countries, including the UK, have lost their measles-free status. This news comes after a surge in infections across the continent. Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan also
In Tanzania, there's a push to use local medicine shops for giving vaccines. This idea isn't new, but it's not widely accepted yet. A recent study dug deeper into why this might be the case. First, let's talk about what these shops are. They're places where people go to get medicine. Some are big p
A friend, let's call her Angela, is raising her baby without vaccines. She's a free spirit, shaped by a tough past. Her baby's father is new to the area, and they tied the knot recently. Angela's past includes abuse and a relationship with someone who believed in wild theories. This influenced her d
Measles cases in the US have surged, hitting a 35-year high in 2025. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a staggering increase from 285 cases in 2024 to 2, 144 in 2025. The upward trend continued into 2026, with at least 171 cases reported in just the first two weeks. Exper
A child in Napa County has been diagnosed with measles, marking the first case in the area since 2012. The child, who had not received the measles vaccine, got sick after traveling to South Carolina, where a big outbreak is happening. Authorities are not sharing more details about the child. This n
South Carolina is grappling with a significant measles outbreak, with 88 new cases confirmed recently, pushing the total to 646. The majority of these cases are concentrated in the Upstate region, particularly around Spartanburg County, which shares a border with North Carolina. Currently, 538 indi
Measles is back in the US, and it's not just a small problem anymore. Over the past year, there have been more than 2, 200 cases reported, which is a huge jump from previous years. This is the most cases the US has seen since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. And it's not just one big outbrea
