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
A Texas doctor, Ben Edwards, found himself in the spotlight after treating kids during a measles outbreak while he himself was infected. Edwards appeared in a video, posted by an anti-vaccine group, showing him with a measles rash. He admitted to having the disease, stating that his symptoms started
A doctor in Texas found himself in hot water after treating children during a measles outbreak while he himself was infected. Dr. Ben Edwards was seen in a video with a clear measles rash on his face, recorded just a day after he started showing symptoms. He was working in a temporary clinic set up
A doctor in Texas, who was treating kids during a measles outbreak, was seen with the telltale measles rash. This was just days before a high-ranking health official met him and gave him a big thumbs up. The doctor, Ben Edwards, was caught on camera in a makeshift clinic, chatting with parents and k
A recent study in Northern Italy explored how personal beliefs and alternative medicine use affect views on vaccines. It turns out that spirituality and the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can make people more cautious about vaccines. This includes both COVID-19 vaccines and thos
A significant group of vaccine experts recently held their first meeting under the new U. S. Health Secretary. This meeting was notable because of the uncertainty surrounding who would ultimately approve the committee's suggestions. The committee, known for its role in shaping vaccine policies, tack
Young people love to gather in large numbers for events. These events can be a hotspot for spreading illnesses. Why? Because young folks are often out and about, mixing with lots of different people. This makes them more likely to catch and spread viruses like SARS-CoV2. But how do they handle this
Measles is back and causing trouble in a small Texas town. Two young lives have been lost to this highly contagious disease. Seminole, Texas, is facing a serious measles outbreak. The town is known for its strong anti-vaccine stance. Many residents believe that vaccines are harmful and that pharmace
The latest numbers from a major health organization show that autism spectrum disorder is now diagnosed in 1 in 31 children by the time they turn 8. This is a big jump from just a few years ago, when the rate was 1 in 54. Back in 2000, the rate was even lower, at 1 in 150. This increase has led some
People have been advised to get booster shots to stay ahead of COVID-19 variants. These extra doses can help keep the virus from spreading. However, many fully vaccinated adults are still not getting their booster shots. This is a problem because the virus keeps changing, and boosters can help prote
