24 Children Dead in Measles Outbreak in U.S. Territory of Samoa
The U.S. territory of Samoa is in the midst of a severe measles epidemic that has killed 24 children and one adult.
The U.S. territory of Samoa is in the midst of a severe measles epidemic that has killed 24 children and one adult.
The CDC reported 1,249 cases of measles in the U.S. so far this year. Most of those illnesses were due to multiple outbreaks in New York.
Over 1,200 people have been infected with the measles this year, according to the CDC.
Amid an outbreak of measles in Brooklyn, New York, a group of 5 mothers have filed a lawsuit to stop mandatory measles vaccines.
Our lawyers are evaluating lawsuits for anyone who was diagnosed with a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) from the MMR measles vaccine. Overview Measles vaccines (also known as...
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The most common measles vaccine side effects are fever and a measles-like skin rash. Some children develop a mild measles illness or severe allergic reactions from MMR vaccines. What are...
Measles can be prevented with the MMR vaccine. The most common side effects are fever, rash, and gland swelling. There are rare reports of deafness, seizures, coma, lowered consciousness, and...