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How did we get here? 7 things to know about measles

How did we get here? 7 things to know about measles

The U.S. is in the midst of a record-breaking measles epidemic. What brought us here, who is most at risk and what do you need to know now?
by Jonathan Lambert

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Is measles here to stay?

Is measles here to stay?

Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. nearly 20 years ago. But with this year's record-setting outbreaks, are we close to measles to making a sustained comeback?
by Jonathan Lambert

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STDs on the rise in Minnesota

STDs on the rise in Minnesota

Public health officials are concerned about an increase in sexually transmitted diseases, especially a spike in congenital syphilis.
by Mark Zdechlik

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U.S. measles outbreaks are driven by a global surge in the virus

U.S. measles outbreaks are driven by a global surge in the virus

The World Health Organization tallied more than 112,000 measles cases in the first quarter of 2019 — up more than 300% compared to the same period in 2018.
by Jason Beaubien

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Summer bummer: a young camper's $142,938 snakebite

Summer bummer: a young camper's $142,938 snakebite

The snake struck a 9-year-old hiker at dusk on a nature trail in Illinois. Expensive antivenin and a helicopter ride to the hospital led to big bills that struck her parents a few weeks later.
by Carmen Heredia Rodriguez

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Measles shots aren't just for kids: Many adults could use a booster too

Measles shots aren't just for kids: Many adults could use a booster too

With U.S. measles cases at record highs, doctors say adults who got vaccinated prior to 1968 should consider getting revaccinated to make sure they and their neighbors are protected.
by Allison Aubrey

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'Brady Bunch' episode fuels campaigns against vaccines and Marcia's miffed

'Brady Bunch' episode fuels campaigns against vaccines and Marcia's miffed

As the number of measles cases nationwide rises to levels not seen since before the virus was declared eliminated in 2000, some people who oppose vaccines cite an odd cultural reference as evidence the concern about measles is overblown: a 1969 episode of the Brady Bunch.
by Gwynne Hogan

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Vaccines, public health and personal choice

Vaccines, public health and personal choice

Measles are making a comeback. Vaccination rates have a lot to do with that. When preventable diseases threaten, is there a way to balance personal choice with public safety?
by Tiffany Hanssen and Kelly Gordon

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Shingles vaccine shortage continues to frustrate

Shingles vaccine shortage continues to frustrate

The tight supply is expected to be a problem for months to come. Some health providers are figuring out ways to triage patients who want the shots.
by Mark Zdechlik

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