Uganda: Immunize Against Polio Or Face the Law Jun 6, 2009
The exercise integrates vaccination against measles, which has also shown signs of spreading in the country ... "To get rid of childhood diseases like polio and measles, we need to achieve 100 percent coverage," Kaggwa said ... "We are now getting many measles cases due to low immunization coverage.". (allAfrica.com)
Lifes too short to count the candles Jun 5, 2009
On the morning of that milestone birthday I woke up covered with German measles. At least it wasn t another bout with diphtheria but, because I had to be confined to the house, the surprise party my girlfriends had planned went on without me. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Children required to take new vaccines Jun 4, 2009
Finally, K-12 students must take two doses of the measles vaccine and one dose each of the mumps and rubella vaccine. In addition to the expanded vaccinations, students need to be current on previously required immunizations. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
UP FOR AIR: A salute to perfect stuffed eggs Jun 4, 2009
My family are picnic maniacs, a disease that has spread faster than measles, down through the past five generations. With 16 first cousins, grandparents and great-grandparents, aunts and uncles, the picnic preparation was more efficient than close-order drill at boot camp. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Mumps cases rising in parts of Europe Jun 4, 2009
In Britain, many cases were among older teenagers and young adults, too old to have been immunized when the routine mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) vaccine was widely introduced. Only 12 percent of the sufferers in Britain were born after 1990, when the two-dose MMR shot became universal. (MSNBC -- Health)
Call to make MMR jab compulsory Jun 3, 2009
One in four children under five has not had both MMR injections, which are needed to give full protection against measles, mumps and rubella. As a result there have been measles outbreaks across the country, and experts at the Health Protection Agency now fear a measles epidemic is likely ... " Linking vaccinations to school admission is controversial but common in other countries. It happens in the US, most of Australia, Spain and Greece. PersuasionBut in the UK vaccination programmes have... (BBC News -- UK)
Using Viruses in Cancer Treatment Jun 2, 2009
Prostate Cancer Cells Destroyed by Measles Viruses. According to a study performed on laboratory animals, the measles virus (MV-CEA) was able to shrink prostate cancer cells in twenty percent of the test mice ... The scientists believe that the MV-CEA is a safe virus as it has been used as a part of the measles vaccine for decades (Msaouel et al. Engineered measles virus as a novel oncolytic therapy against prostate cancer. (Suite101.com)
LETTER: Look outside city and help those in need Jun 2, 2009
We re talking about things like malaria, diarrhea, measles and unclean water. What s unconscionable is that nearly every one of those deaths could be prevented for as little as 1 per child. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
When Silence Becomes Death Jun 1, 2009
One thing about history is that it repeats itself and so before we proceed with this issue let's ask ourselves if this form of genocide has ever happened before and the answer is yes, but in this case it was the native Americans who were wiped out in huge numbers when the Europeans brought infectious diseases like Smallpox, Malaria, Measles and influenza with them. The irony about this is whole affair is that whilst the native Americans were dying in huge numbers no life was lost on the side of... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
May 31, 1910 May 31, 2009
The Maricopa Reservation was quarantined because of an outbreak of whooping cough and measles. Interact. (FOX 11, AZ)
Baby measles immune boost call May 31, 2009
MMR vaccine provides immunity against measles. Babies exposed to measles should be injected with antibodies to temporarily boost their immunity, UK experts say ... Measles cases in England and Wales rose by 36% in 2008, largely among children not fully vaccinated with the MMR.. (BBC News -- UK)
* Loggers, oil firms put jungle tribes at risk, report says May 30, 2009
The semi-nomadic groups, who live deep in the forests of Peru, Brazil and Paraguay, are vulnerable to common Western diseases such as flu and measles but also risk being killed by armed gangs, a report by Survival International said. The document, which identifies the five groups as the most threatened on Earth, said that 60 members of the Awa tribe have reportedly been fleeing from loggers and ranchers on their land near Maranhao, Brazil. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hawaii's official flu hunters trying to keep up with H1N1 outbreak May 30, 2009
O'ahu's six health inspectors normally focus on investigating 52 reportable illnesses, such as measles, mumps, meningitis and hepatitis A.. But since an Army couple and an unrelated child were confirmed with O'ahu's first swine flu cases on May 5, the inspectors have focused only on tracking down more H1N1 patients and the people they might have exposed to swine flu. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Lessons From The Vaccine-autism Wars May 28, 2009
Not surprisingly, the first half of 2008 saw the largest US outbreak of measles one of the first infectious diseases to reappear after vaccination rates drop since 2000, when the native disease was declared eliminated ... 22, 2006) A new McGill University Health Centre study provides conclusive evidence that the Measles Mumps Rubella vaccine is not associated with the development of autism spectrum disorders ... 5, 2008) In a case-control study, the presence of measles virus RNA was no more... (Science Daily)
Teenager's Death Blamed on Illegal Vaccine May 28, 2009
United Nations agencies have concluded that the 17-year-old boy's death in May 2008 was caused by a bacterial infection unrelated to the U.N.-certified vaccine for measles and rubella he had just received. But his death still led to widespread fears over immunization and caused health officials to terminate a campaign to revaccinate 9 million Ukrainians for measles and rubella. (Fox News)
Refusing Whooping Cough Vaccine Shown to Raise Risk May 28, 2009
Immunization has been credited with the eradication or control of smallpox, polio, diphtheria, measles, mumps and rubella. But whooping cough is still entrenched, with 10,000 U.S. cases in 2007, so it was chosen to study the impact of vaccine refusals, Glanz said in a telephone interview. (MEDLINEplus)
Concern over measles jab clinic May 28, 2009
The measles' outbreak has seen 26 people admitted to hospital. A private company is defending its decision to advertise a clinic offering single measles vaccines in a town caught up in a measles outbreak ... Measles outbreaks have centred on Llanelli, Burry Port, south Pembrokeshire and Neath Port Talbot. (BBC News -- UK)
SOMALIA VIOLENCE May 26, 2009
"The cold chain [vaccine storage] equipment was affected, destroying thousands of doses of measles, polio and other vaccines meant for Somali children," UNICEF said. Sha'ur and other civil society leaders urged the international community and Somalis in the diaspora to help the thousands of desperate people displaced by the violence that has pitted government forces against insurgents. (AlertNet)
Virus Tamed To Destroy Just Cancer Cells May 25, 2009
Modified naturally-occurring viruses have already had important uses in medicine including their use as vaccines, notably for measles, mumps, polio, influenza, and chicken pox. They have already been developed as potential cancer-killing therapies, in an approach called virotherapy. (Science Daily)
Parents sound off on childhood vaccine divide May 21, 2009
When we heard about the measles outbreak we did get him a measles shot ... I choose not to vaccinate my twins because if they got chicken pox, measles, or even pertussis it would not be nearly as devestating as Autism has been for our son or our family ... I'm old enough to remember life without vaccines for measles and chicken pox and I suffered the consequences of the diseases. (MSNBC -- Health)
Nations Urge Caution Over Flu Response May 19, 2009
I definitely think that the swine flu panic has been blown way out of proportion, and issues like malaria, measles, and malnutrition deserve far more attention even though they are not as obvious in the United States. The U.S. should be doing more to address these more dangerous issues, though. (CBS News)
New AIDS approach looks to outflank virus May 19, 2009
This model has worked for diseases such as measles and smallpox. It hasn't done as well with HIV/AIDS; test vaccines have failed to produce a protective reaction. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Schering-Plough Announces Changes to its Global Collaboration with Novartis to Develop Combination Therapies for Asthma and COPD May 19, 2009
Avoid coming in contact with measles, chicken pox virus, tuberculosis, or any other infections before or while using ASMANEX. Contact your health care provider immediately if you or your child have been exposed. Patients who use inhaled steroids, including ASMANEX, for a long time may have an increased risk of decreased bone mass, which can affect bone strength. (PR Newswire)
Vaccine's for Africa May 16, 2009
This is a schedule set out by the World Health Organisation for vaccination against common infectious diseases such as measles, polio, whooping cough, diphtheria and tuberculosis. The United Nations Children's Fund reports that the programme has been a resounding success. (iAfrica.com)
Baby Gloria virtually blinded by 'Third World' ailment May 16, 2009
"In a Third World country it is often [brought on by] measles or pneumonia ; an acute drop in an already compromised level of vitamin A," he said. "It's very unusual - I [had] never seen a case.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Health-care Providers Should Explain Vaccine Refusal Risks, Experts Urge May 12, 2009
In the article, Omer and his colleagues review evidence from several states that vaccine refusal puts children in communities where the practice has increased at substantially higher risk for infectious diseases such as measles and pertussis. Even children whose parents did not refuse vaccination are put at risk because "herd immunity" normally protects children who are too young to be vaccinated, can't be vaccinated for medical reasons, or whose immune systems do not respond sufficiently to... (Science Daily)
Infants' Pain Response To Immunization Varies Based On Which Vaccine Is First May 11, 2009
(May 4, 2009) Children adopted from countries such as Russia, China and Guatemala may not be protected against polio, measles or other diseases despite records indicating they have been immunized, according to a. (May 4, 2009) More children in low-income households are receiving childhood vaccinations on schedule than in previous years, but disparities based on economic status remain, according to a new. (Science Daily)
Vaccination Refusal Putting Communities At Risk, Researchers Warn May 8, 2009
-- In 2008, the United States had its biggest measles outbreak in more than 10 years, and nearly all cases were in people who were not vaccinated ... One study found children who were not vaccinated were 35 times more likely to contract measles ... Before a vaccine existed, measles killed 450 Americans and caused 4,000 cases of brain inflammation each year. (KERO 23, CA)
Auto hazard lights can avert catastrophe May 8, 2009
Among these are such infamous killers as AIDS, bubonic plague, cholera, diphthe ria, ebola and dengue fever, measles, SARS, smallpox, West Nile virus and yellow fever. Every one of us can help prevent the development and spread of these killer diseases by replac ing animal products in our diet with healthful vegetables, fresh fruits and whole grains. (NJ.com -- Times)
Looking Back May 7, 2009
Sharon Center Minnie Knepp has been helping to care for the members of Mrs. Mary Miller's family who have had the measles the past week ... Gordon Miller is a victim of the German measles ... Richard Shalla has the measles. (Kalona News, IA)
Vaccine skeptics risk health of public, researchers say May 7, 2009
Clusters of unvaccinated children are expanding in these states, leading to outbreaks of measles and pertussis, or whooping cough, according to the analysis yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine. The number of mandated vaccinations has increased in recent years so children now get as many as 33 inoculations, said Lance Rodewald of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. (Boston Globe)
Tests confirm mumps cases May 7, 2009
Before attending Northeastern, most students are required to receive an MMR vaccination, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella and is typically given as a series of shots when people are young, Armini said Saturday. Students with confirmed cases of the mumps are given the same treatment as those with suspected cases, Armini said, which includes isolation. (Northeastern News, MA)
Parents of internationally adopted children advised to verify children's immunization levels May 6, 2009
The tests for diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, polio, measles, and hepatitis B immunity rates ranged from 58. 3 percent to 94. (EurekAlert!)
More Low-Income Kids Are Getting Vaccinated May 6, 2009
The program was developed after a resurgence of measles was observed between 1989 and 1991. Measles cases disproportionately affected inner-city, preschool-aged, and minority children, experts noted ... The gap in vaccinations between kids from low- and high-income families shrank for the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, hepatitis B immunization, and the chickenpox (varicella) vaccine. (MEDLINEplus)
Ideas about vaccines shot through with myth May 6, 2009
The anti-vaccination movement has its roots in a 1998 study in the journal Lancet suggesting a possible link between autism and the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine, and recommending that the MMR components be given individually ... That year, there were 1,348 cases of measles and two deaths in England and Wales (compared with just 56 cases in 1998) according to the London Sunday Times ... He also was allegedly seeking a patent for a separated measles vaccine, corresponding nicely to his... (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Autism Diagnosis Often Made Years After It Was Possible May 6, 2009
5, 2008) There is no evidence for a link between the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) jab and autism, finds new research. MMR has been linked to the development of autism, following the publication in 1998 of. (Science Daily)
Health & Fitness File 5-6 May 6, 2009
Children s vaccines include: chicken pox, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Hib meningitis, HPV, measles, meningococcal, mumps, pertussis, pneumococcal, polio, rotavirus, rubella and tetanus. Resident fees: Administration fee is $10 per visit. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Letters to the Editor: Board a waste of money May 4, 2009
I have already given up chicken to prevent contracting chicken pox, I avoid Spaniards and Germans wherever possible for fear of the Spanish flu and German measles. Now I must forsake bacon because of the swine flu. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Does air travel make you sick? May 4, 2009
In his new study, Gendreau reviewed the literature on diseases that spread on planes, finding incidents where everything from flu to measles to food poisoning have become mile-high contagions. But it's important to remember, he said, that the cabin ventilation systems have been designed to minimize risk. (Boston Globe)
Robert Tucker Jr., 94, devoted doctor May 4, 2009
He delivered babies, treated measles and mumps and performed general surgeries. He had a cellphone installed in his car when the devices were uncommon, said his daughter, Suzanne Tucker Plybon of Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Two mumps cases confirmed on campus May 3, 2009
Before attending Northeastern, most students are required to receive an MMR vaccination, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella and is typically given as a series of shots when people are 1 and 2 years old, Armini said. But while Armini said each of the 10 students tested had received the MMR vaccination prior to attending Northeastern, the shots are only about 80 percent effective. (Northeastern News, MA)
Warren County Has Single Confirmed Measles Case May 2, 2009
The health department encourages measles vaccinations for children beginning at age 12-15 months with a second dose usually given before the start of kindergarten ... "The best way to avoid getting the measles is to be immunized," Kneeskern said ... "Measles is highly contagious. The important message is that anyone with symptoms should be aware and notify their health care provider by telephone," Kneeskern said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
County agency not crisis-ready May 2, 2009
His staff follows up with the public on diseases such as the measles, mumps and swine flu. "When something like this (swine-flu outbreak) happens," Klein said, "the spread of disease is more likely to happen . . . because we're understaffed, and we've had to reprioritize.". (AZCentral)
Rwanda: Fight Against Malaria is Being Won May 1, 2009
According to Emmanuel Hakizimana, vector control manager in PNILP, the integrated national malaria program distributed 1,600,000 nets during the 2006 measles campaign. In 2007, the Malaria Indicator Survey found that 54% of households owned at least one insecticidal treated net, 60% of children under five and pregnant women now sleep under those nets. (allAfrica.com)
Normal Vaccine Response Possible in Kids with HIV May 1, 2009
All of the children received recommended vaccinations for measles and tetanus. Patients receiving HAART within the first 12 months of life maintained normal levels of antibody-producing cells, whereas low levels were seen in the other groups. (MEDLINEplus)
The Obama Flu? May 1, 2009
In the 1940s, it was not uncommon, when there was an outbreak of measles, mumps, chicken pox, scarlet fever or polio, for homes and families to be quarantined until it could be demonstrated to health authorities that everyone in the house was free of the disease ... With them has come a raft of diseases never seen here before, or eradicated years ago: multiple drug resistant tuberculosis, malaria, leprosy, measles, syphilis, Chagas disease, dengue fever and new strains of hepatitis. (Human Events Online)
Letter: Stop killer diseases: change your diet May 1, 2009
Among these are such infamous killers as AIDS, bubonic plague, cholera, diphtheria, Ebola and dengue fever, measles, SARS, smallpox, West Nile virus, and yellow fever (www. en. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
'Know Your Numbers' offered at church Apr 29, 2009
Worried about measles. You can avoid many diseases including measles by getting immunized ... Vaccinations available include: measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, polio, diphtheria, varicella, HPV, hepatitis B, Tuberculosis test, etc. (North County Times)
Matrix protein key to fighting viruses Apr 29, 2009
If scientists can understand how the protein binds to cell membranes, then chemists and biological scientists may be able to develop tools to stop the protein mechanism working; this could be a stepping stone to the development of drugs to fight viruses like RSV. The Durham team also hope to work on other viruses such as Hepatitis C and measles. Dr Sanderson said: "The high-resolution and degree of crystallographic order that we've observed in the structure allows us to throw light on the way in... (EurekAlert!)
• Idaho to stop paying for insured kids' vaccines Apr 29, 2009
In fact, Coyle said, the countries of Pakistan, Indonesia and Croatia all have higher measles immunization rates than Idaho, and the countries of Botswana, Latvia and Sri Lanka have vaccinated more of their children against polio than Idaho. Jeremey Cureton, the lead registered nurse for physician services at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, said he was concerned about any change that could lower Idaho's already dismal vaccination rates. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Pinal County kids under 18 get free vaccinations Apr 29, 2009
Those diseases include whooping cough, measles and hepatitis. For more information or to make an appointment, call 866-960-0633. (AZCentral -- News)
E China's Shandong says 22 children die of hand-foot-mouth disease Apr 28, 2009
Zhang Jing, an official in charge of intestinal infection prevention with China's Center for Disease Control and Prevention has said that the disease would not spread nationwide as it was not mainly transmitted through respiratory systems like SARS, measles and other highly-infectious diseases. Hand-foot-mouth disease is a common illness that mainly affects children under the age of 10. (Xinhuanet, China)
Norwell column: Locals answer the call in the Civil War, Part III Apr 28, 2009
More haunting are photographs of young men, some barely out of their teens, staring straight ahead into the camera to ensure that their families had their likeness in the event they might meet death on some Southern battlefield, or, less gloriously die in a field hospital from some infectious disease such as measles, or smallpox, or from dysentery. that often swept uncontrollably through the army encampments. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Health officials: Be alert but not alarmed about swine flu situation Apr 28, 2009
On another health matter, Crimmings said there have been no cases of measles reported in Cerro Gordo County. We encourage people to find out if they re immune by either already having had the measles or by having the series of two measles shots, she said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
HEALTH NOTES / Diagnostic decisions continue to change Apr 28, 2009
Recent outbreaks of mumps have occurred because vaccinations for three such diseases, mumps, measles, and salmonella, were generally suspended after they had been eradicated and were no longer a threat in the US. In the past, those going to other countries were forewarned to receive vaccinations before going abroad. Meanwhile, some doctors may no longer be familiar with the characteristics of illnesses now extinct in the US.. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Health department urges parents to vaccinate Apr 28, 2009
Because of the success of infant immunizations, vaccine-preventable diseases such as polio, chickenpox, measles, mumps, whooping cough, diphtheria, and rubella, are not as common as they once were ... Because of the success of infant immunizations, vaccine-preventable diseases such as polio, chickenpox, measles, mumps, whooping cough, diphtheria, and rubella, are not as common as they once were ... If prevention of potentially life-threatening diseases is not enough to motivate parents to get... (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Spencer measles case sparks warning to families Apr 28, 2009
A case of measles has been reported in a Spencer child ... t. Measles spreads easily and the health impact can be very serious, she says ... Health officials have traced the whereabouts of the child in recent days to try to determine how many people may have been exposed to measles. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Rwanda becomes first developing nation to introduce vaccine for pneumococcal disease Apr 28, 2009
Pneumonia causes nearly 1 in 5 deaths of children under five worldwide and kills more children than AIDS, malaria and measles combined ... Prevenar (Pneumococcal 7-valent Conjugate Vaccine) is approved by the World Health Organization for active immunisation of infants and children from 6 weeks through 9 years of age against invasive disease, pneumonia, and otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 4, 6B, 9V, 14, 18C, 19F and 23F. Prevenar may be given at the same time as DTP,... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
UC Davis launches 'One Health' care for wild mountain gorillas and human neighbors Apr 28, 2009
In particular, veterinarians worry that people could transmit illnesses, such as common colds or measles, to the gorillas ... If there was an outbreak of measles or influenza in the local community of people living near a gorilla park, it could spread to the gorillas. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Phase 1 trial of whole-parasite malaria vaccine to begin Apr 28, 2009
While unique to the malaria vaccine field, such live vaccines are used for other diseases including smallpox, polio, and measles. When the attenuated parasite is given to individuals, they are expected to become immune to malaria and not get sick. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Nigeria: Country Moving Towards Free Treatment for Malaria [interview] Apr 28, 2009
Our health education programme will cover malaria, diarrhoea, CSM, measles, polio, cancer, diabetes etc. If at the advent of certain symptoms, they are able to recognise that their health is at risk and therefore, take necessary steps to prevent a breakdown of health. (allAfrica.com)
Measles' link to India no surprise Apr 20, 2009
Measles' link to India is no surprise ... When health officials traced the source of the recent measles outbreak in southwestern Pennsylvania to a visitor from India, officials attempting to curb the disease worldwide weren't surprised ... India accounted for an estimated 67 percent of the 197,000 measles deaths worldwide in 2007, prompting efforts to control the measles there. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
U.S. Measles Outbreaks Highlight Global Need Apr 18, 2009
American Red Cross, UN Foundation site trends indicating measles risk remains high. WASHINGTON, April 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recent measles cases in four states - California, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Iowa - highlight the growing number of unvaccinated adults and children living in the United States as well as the need to control the global spread of the disease ... Last year, the number of reported measles cases in the United States more than doubled (63, on average, to 140 total in... (PR Newswire)
Spencer-area child contracts measles Apr 17, 2009
Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, red/pink eyes, runny nose and rash. If left untreated, measles can cause pneumonia, brain inflammation, blindness or death ... "You can actually get measles (up to) two hours after someone has left the room," she said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
To vaccinate or not? Apr 17, 2009
I lived in England at the time many parents refused the triple MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination. Andrew Wakefield published a study in 1998 reporting 12 children had developed autism and bowel symptoms soon after their MMR needle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
