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.
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CDC Reports 1,249 Measles Cases in 2019
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.
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Measles Outbreaks Infect 1,200 People in U.S. This Year
Over 1,200 people have been infected with the measles this year, according to the CDC.
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Brooklyn Parents File Lawsuit to Stop Mandatory Measles Vaccines
Amid an outbreak of measles in Brooklyn, New York, a group of 5 mothers have filed a lawsuit to stop mandatory measles vaccines.
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Measles Vaccine Lawsuit
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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Measles Vaccines Prevented 20 Million Deaths Since 2000
November 2, 2017 — Vaccine programs have dramatically reduced the number of deaths from measles worldwide since 2000, according to a new study. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that...
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Traveling to Europe? You May Need an MMR Vaccine
The peak summer travel season is here. If you are planning on traveling to Europe or other global destinations, be sure to get an MMR vaccine against measles, mumps, and...
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Understanding Vaccine Contraindications & Precautions
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends against giving vaccines to people who have a contraindication, which is any condition that increases the risk for serious vaccine side effects. For...
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Measles Vaccine Side Effects
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...
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Measles Vaccine
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...
