Living life on the bright side Apr 3, 2008
At 3, he got the German measles. It stole most of his sight, and left him paralyzed from the waist down. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
* CDC confirms case of rubella in two-month-old baby Mar 27, 2008
Congenital rubella syndrome can occur in the developing fetus of a woman who has contracted rubella, commonly known as German measles, during her first trimester. It can result in a wide range of illnesses in infants, including malformation of the brain and damage to major organs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Give boys the Gardasil vaccine? Mar 20, 2008
I had whooping cough, chicken pox, german measles and red measles. The red measles had me out of school for three weeks straight and did permanent damage to my vision. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What Is Strabismus? Mar 1, 2008
Rubella - German measles. Prader-Willi Syndrome. (Suite101.com)
County sees first measles "cluster" in 17 years Feb 5, 2008
The vaccinations are known as "MMRs," for measles, mumps and rubella, also known as the German measles. The county's report card on children and families reported that about 83 percent of children in San Diego County received their basic childhood immunizations in 2006 -- a figure that was higher than the state average but lower than federal public health officials' national objective of 90 percent. (North County Times)
Column: Over there in France and over here in Norwell (1914-1918) Jan 24, 2008
German measles became liberty measles and sauerkraut became liberty cabbage. The teaching of German was outlawed in many schools and symphony orchestras were forbidden to play the music of German composers. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Too Few Adults Get Shingles Vaccine Jan 24, 2008
The agency and its advisers recommend that adults get shots to protect against chicken pox, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, the human papillomavirus or HPV, which causes cervical cancer, influenza, measles, meningitis, mumps, pertussis or whooping cough, pneumonia, rubella or German measles, shingles and tetanus. "Combined, these infectious diseases kill more Americans annually than either breast cancer, HIV/AIDS or traffic accidents," said Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University in... (Newsmax)
Govt move to tackle rubella measles outbreak Jan 15, 2008
The Nigeria office of the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed at the weekend that the disease is rubella measles also called German measles different from the common type prevalent in Nigeria ... Rubella or German measles or "three-day measles" is an infection that primarily affects the skin and lymph nodes. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Rubella outbreak hits city Jan 13, 2008
Rubella, also known as German measles, causes complications such asmiscarriage and birth defects in asmany as 90 per cent of cases ... "The doctor knew straight away it was German measles, because Lili was the fourth case to come in within a couple of days.". (NEWS.com.au)
Is There Really an Autism Epidemic? Dec 6, 2007
Indeed, many parents claim that their children developed autism shortly after receiving inoculations, either following a vaccine series for mumps, measles and rubella (German measles) the so-called MMR vaccine or following vaccines containing thimerosal, a preservative that contains mercury. Much of the hype surrounding a link between vaccines and autism was fueled by a widely covered investigation of 12 children published in 1998 by British gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield and his... (Nature News Service)
Vaccine-Preventable Deaths Reach New Low in U.S. Nov 15, 2007
The study compared the number of cases and deaths for 13 vaccine-preventable deaths: diphtheria; pertussis (whooping cough); tetanus; polio; measles; mumps; rubella (German measles); invasive Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib); acute hepatitis B; hepatitis A; varicella (chickenpox); Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcal); and smallpox. The researchers compared the most recent data on illnesses (from 2006) and deaths (from 2004) to pre-vaccination rates. (MEDLINEplus)
Making the Case for Vaccination Nov 14, 2007
Last year, there were no reported deaths in the U.S. from measles, diphtheria, mumps, polio, or rubella (German measles), according to research published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The number of deaths for tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), and Hib disease (a major cause of meningitis) had all fallen more than 99% since vaccines were introduced against them. (Time.com)
Some vaccines trigger immunity that lingers on Nov 9, 2007
This immunity lasted 19 years for diphtheria, 50 years for chickenpox, and stretched beyond lifetime limits for rubella or German measles, mumps, measles and the Epstein-Barr virus. "Measles, mumps and rubella were always described as childhood diseases and now we have one of the reasons why. Our immune system can remember them for a lifetime," said Slifka. (MSNBC -- Health)
Blood test no longer required for marriage license (31) Oct 1, 2007
Rubella, sometimes called German measles, causes a relatively mild fever and rash in children and adults, but it can have devastating effects on unborn babies. If a woman is infected with rubella in the early months of pregnancy, the results can be catastrophic for her unborn child, said Anne Weber, chief of the Laboratory Services Bureau at DPHHS. So we hope couples will take the time to educate themselves before making such a critical decision. (Montana Standard, MT)
Childhood vaccination may protect adult eyes Sep 20, 2007
The UIC researchers looked for epidemiological evidence that might link childhood vaccination for rubella, commonly known as German measles, with the decrease in the incidence of FHI they had observed. "We hypothesized that if there was a relationship between rubella and FHI, then the proportion of FHI cases we were seeing at UIC would decrease after the institution of the national rubella vaccination program and that an increasing percentage of the FHI cases would be in patients coming from... (EurekAlert!)
Wan Wah raring for action after short illness Sep 3, 2007
PETALING JAYA: After giving a creditable showing in the World Championships last month, veteran doubles shuttler Lee Wan Wah was floored for a week due to German measles ... But unfortunately, I contracted German measles and was confined at home. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
U.S. Teens Fall Short on Vaccine Coverage Sep 1, 2007
The diseases are diphtheria; tetanus; pertussis (whooping cough); polio; measles; mumps; rubella (German measles); Haemophilus influenzae type b; hepatitis B; and varicella (chickenpox). Because of the high levels of vaccination, these diseases are present at very low levels in the United States, Wharton said. (MEDLINEplus)
Raising awareness on cerebral palsy, its treatment Aug 8, 2007
The rubella virus causes rubella, or German measles. The virus is hard to detect, as it usually exhibits only mild symptoms or is asymptomatic. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Anti-vaccination lobby 'risking lives' Jul 18, 2007
" Much of the recent negative coverage about the cervical cancer vaccine, Gardasil, was not publicly rejected, despite it being misleading, he said. Five Melbourne schoolgirls were taken to hospital after being immunised with the drug in May, but authorities said their reactions were likely to be related to having an injection, not the vaccine itself. It was also reported three women overseas had died from blood clots or heart failure soon after being vaccinated, although the direct links were... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Black River trapper Jul 9, 2007
Anchorage Daily News. The most complete coverage of Alaska's premiere mountain race. (Anchorage Daily News)
Doctor warns smooching could lead to spread of avian flu Jun 20, 2007
Adel Ashur founded the organization No Kisses After Today, saying exchanging smooches can also pass on tuberculosis, meningitis, herpes and hepatitis B, bronchitis, scarlet fever, measles, German measles, common colds, boils and abscesses. "Despite cynical reactions at the beginning, the Egyptian intellectual layer has started to take this idea seriously, understanding that this habit is unhealthy," he told Albawaba. (WorldNetDaily)
At risk: vaccines Jun 4, 2007
Before vaccines, Americans could expect that every year measles would infect four million children and kill 3,000; diphtheria would kill 15,000 people, mostly teenagers; rubella (German measles) would cause 20,000 babies to be born blind, deaf, or mentally retarded; pertussis would kill 8,000 children, most of whom were less than one year old; and polio would paralyze 15,000 children and kill 1,000. Because of vaccines all of these diseases have been completely or virtually eliminated from the... (Boston Globe)
* Taiwan Quick Take May 5, 2007
HEALTH German measles confirmed The first case of German measles in the country this year, involving a recent immigrant from Vietnam, has been confirmed ... As the incubation period for German measles is 14 to 21 days, officials believe that she was infected during her most recent visit to Vietnam ... CDC officials urged recent immigrants, particularly those from China and Southeast Asian countries, to get free German measles vaccinations at local health offices to prevent them from contracting... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Quick Cancer Mandate Raises Health Concerns Apr 5, 2007
The disease, sometimes called the German measles, can cause miscarriages and severe birth defects. Roots of the controversy. (Kansas City infoZine)
Fact or fiction: Health myths exposed Mar 16, 2007
Vaccines are responsible for the control of many infectious diseases that were once common in this country, including polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), rubella (German measles), mumps, tetanus, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Myth: Birth defects cannot be prevented. (Cadillac News, MI)
Chickenpox Vaccine Booster Shot a Good Idea Mar 16, 2007
Protection against chicken pox has been added to the MMR vaccine, aimed at measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). A second shot offers advantages in addition to protection against a childhood outbreak, Seward said, since chickenpox can occur in adults. (MEDLINEplus)
Utahns ran baby scam, feds say Mar 2, 2007
Persistent parents were told they couldn't go to Samoa because of an outbreak of German measles or that a hurricane had just struck. Thomas Depenbrock, special agent in charge for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security, called the case "unusually cruel" and a "soulless and heartless misuse of trust." Federal officials said the agency received about $13,000 for each single adoption and $20,000 for two adoptions. (Deseret News)
Positive attitude is everything: Sayre man in need of kidney, pancreas transplant Feb 28, 2007
Higley, now 49, has learned that a bout with German measles and the seizures caused by it when he was four years old may have shocked his body enough to cause his diabetes. Back when he was diagnosed less was known about diabetes. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
Looking Back Feb 22, 2007
We have German measles in our community. On Monday there were fifteen children absent from Boone school. (Kalona News, IA)
Our family fortress under a hostile sun Feb 18, 2007
She came to see us years ago with a novel ailment that looked like German measles but wasn't. I thought it might be HIV, but we'd never seen HIV before - it was still so new there was no test for it then. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Are Autism Cases on the Rise in U.S.? Feb 16, 2007
They have included a variety of infections (including maternal German measles during pregnancy); drugs such as thalidomide and a labor-inducing agent, Pitocin; synthetic compounds such as PCBs and plastics; and food additives. Two agents -- the mercury-based vaccine preservative thimerosal, and the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine -- gained widespread public attention after a 1998 study by British researcher Dr. Andrew Wakefield linked vaccination to a spike in childhood autism cases. (Health-Finder)
WHO Revives Efforts To Eliminate Forgotten Disease: Yaws Jan 31, 2007
A neglected disease with a nearly forgotten name is making a comeback following a global control programme that almost eradicated it more than 40 years ago. Yaws, a disease which eats away at the skin, cartilage and bones of its victims (mostly children), is re-emerging in poor, rural and marginalized populations of Africa, Asia and South America. (Science Daily)
Measles Deaths Fall By 60 Percent Globally Jan 30, 2007
-- Rubella (also known as epidemic roseola, German measles, liberty measles or three-day measles) is a disease caused by the Rubella virus. It is often mild and an attack can pass unnoticed. (Science Daily)
Daniels overcomes many obstacles Jan 29, 2007
At the end of World War I, his mother caught the German measles while she was pregnant with him, Daniels said. I had the measles when I was 14 days old, Daniels said. (Natchez Democrat, MS)
Blood drive to be held Friday Jan 26, 2007
Anyone who has been immunized for German measles, MMR or chicken poz should wait four weeks to donate. People who have been immunized against Hepatitis B, but not exposed to it, should wait seven days before donating. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Ministering to the deaf Jan 12, 2007
The main cause of deafness in India is attributed to German measles, due to the lack of medical treatment and preventive immunization in the country. What David Bennett couldn't have predicted and didn't expect when he arrived in India was the interest and willingness he found in so many of the people to share the love of Christ with the deaf. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
New Immigrants May Need Basic Vaccinations Jan 12, 2007
Rubella, also referred to as German measles, is of particular concern in women because infection during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, is associated with birth defects. "In light of recent rubella and mumps outbreaks, our findings highlight the need to keep measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations up to date in foreign-born individuals to protect susceptible persons and to prevent outbreaks," the researchers write. (MEDLINEplus)
more » Jan 9, 2007
Measles, rubella (German measles), mumps, pertussis, (whooping cough), and chickenpox were almost unavoidable. Most people did not reach adulthood without their families or circle of friends being touched by a serious illness or death caused by an infectious disease. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
