The current measles outbreak has separated the pro-vaxxers from the anti-vaxxers on what should be considered an evidence-based, non-issue. Unfortunately, agreeing to disagree just isn’t in the cards when it comes to misinformation and biased interpretations of the facts that has led to many sick children and fearful parents. Telling anti-vaxxers they are just plain […]
Germany is currently confronting its worst measles outbreak in a decade with 574 cases reported since October. Now that an 18-month-old boy has died, a senior German health official is pushing for mandatory vaccinations. Mario Czaja, the Berlin health minister, confirmed on Monday that the child – who had not been immunized against measles – […]
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In the midst of the current measles outbreak and ongoing debates about a parent’s right to not vaccinate their children, some might wonder how bad it needs to get before legitimate requirements should be put in place. As of right now, it doesn’t seem likely that the legal system will get involved. But back in […]
A parent in California recently had the bright idea that a good way to build measles immunity in kids who haven’t been vaccinated is to have a “measles party.” Although there’s nothing like high fevers and conjunctivitis to spice up a festive gathering, Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spoke […]
The CDC reported on Monday that the measles count is currently up to 121 cases in 17 states. Disneyland exposure accounts for 85 percent of those cases. And of course, the main topic of discussion around the issue has been about preventing further spread and battling the anti-vaxx agenda. But how much do these cases […]