Pennsylvania had 12 confirmed cases of measles among commonwealth residents as of Monday, and another two cases involving visitors to the state were reported, according to the state Department of Health. The DOH said it is monitoring the measles cases closely. Eight are in Lancaster County, ...
Miss: As the number of measles cases continues to march upward, the rate of protecting children from this preventable disease is falling, prompting medical professionals to issue a plea to parents. “It is concerning that we’re not meeting our goals for having everybody vaccinated, ...
Measles was considered eliminated in the United States in 2000, thanks to the highly effective measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine and high vaccination rates. But vaccination rates have fallen in recent years, and measles cases are on the rise in the United States, with 378 confirmed ...
If you’re of a certain age – about 70 and beyond – it’s entirely fine to be nostalgic about some things from your childhood, like hula hoops, Davy Cockett coonskin caps, Elvis or “Gunsmoke.” One thing you shouldn’t be nostalgic about, though, is the measles. Before a vaccine ...
