Measles at record levels in US as parents refuse vaccination

Measles at record levels in US as parents refuse vaccination

The outbreak was brought back to the US from Israel and is mainly among unvaccinated children in Orthodox Jewish communities.

  • byMike Stobbe

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Melbourne measles cluster:Traveller infects baby and five adults with disease

Melbourne measles cluster:Traveller infects baby and five adults with disease

A baby is among six Victorians who have contracted measles after coming into contact with an infected traveller from Vietnam.

  • byRachel Eddie
Measles outbreak spreads further in US,hitting 25-year high

Measles outbreak spreads further in US,hitting 25-year high

The worst measles outbreak in the United States in 25 years has spread to Oklahoma,federal health officials said on Monday as they reported 41 new cases nationwide.

  • byGabriella Borter
Young woman diagnosed with measles and infectious while in Sydney CBD

Young woman diagnosed with measles and infectious while in Sydney CBD

The woman spent time at Capitol Square and World Square,and used public transport between Town Hall and Artarmon,while infectious between April 29 and May 6.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Scientology cruise ship quarantined over measles case

Scientology cruise ship quarantined over measles case

The Church of Scientology describes the ship as a floating"religious retreat ministering the most advanced level of spiritual counseling".

  • byBrendan O'Brien
US measles outbreak hits 25-year-high,driven by misinformation

US measles outbreak hits 25-year-high,driven by misinformation

A vocal fringe of US parents refuse to vaccinate their children believing,contrary to scientific evidence,that ingredients in them can cause autism.

  • byGabriella Borter
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Millions of kids miss measles shot:UNICEF

Millions of kids miss measles shot:UNICEF

More than 160 million children missed out on vaccines across the world in the past eight years,with the virus now causing disease outbreaks globally.

  • byKate Kelland
Measles cases rise to 13 after outbreak on Brisbane's northside

Measles cases rise to 13 after outbreak on Brisbane's northside

Another case of measles has broken out in Brisbane's northside after a man returned from Vietnam with the infectious disease.

  • byJocelyn Garcia
How bad is measles if you catch it,and what's causing the global spike in cases?
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How bad is measles if you catch it,and what's causing the global spike in cases?

Worldwide there is an alarming spike in measles. What is measles,actually? Are you immune? Can you catch it twice?

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Worldwide measles cases almost quadruple in first quarter of 2019:WHO

Worldwide measles cases almost quadruple in first quarter of 2019:WHO

Higher rates of the preventable but contagious disease – which can kill or cause blindness,hearing loss and brain-damage – have been recorded in all regions.

Queensland health authorities urge vaccination as measles rate jumps

Queensland health authorities urge vaccination as measles rate jumps

Queensland health authorities have issued a call for people to get vaccinated against measles,following a recent spike in cases.

  • byStuart Layt