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8:18pm, 13th May, 2019

U.S. measles outbreak grows with 75 new cases, mostly in New York

U.S. health authorities recorded 75 new cases of the measles in the latest week, mostly in New York state, bringing the nationwide total to 839 cases in the country's worst outbreak of the virus since 1994, federal health officials said on Monda...

U.S. records 75 new measles cases, 9.8% increase, as outbreak grows

9:33am, 13th May, 2019

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U.S. records 75 new measles cases, 9.8% increase, as outbreak grows

The United States recorded 75 new cases of the measles in the last week, totaling 839 cases in the country's worst outbreak of the virus since 1994, federal health officials said on Monday.

U.S. recorded 75 new measles cases last week

8:51am, 13th May, 2019

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U.S. recorded 75 new measles cases last week

The United States recorded 75 new measles cases last week, taking confirmed cases for the year so far to 839, the worst outbreak since 1994, federal health officials said on Monday.

US doctors use medical records to fight measles outbreak

9:44am, 6th May, 2019

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US doctors use medical records to fight measles outbreak

U.S. doctors are tapping into their electronic medical records to identify unvaccinated patients and potentially infected individuals to help contain the worst U.S. measles outbreak in 25 years.

U.S. reports 60 more measles cases from last week

9:02am, 6th May, 2019

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U.S. reports 60 more measles cases from last week

The number of measles cases in the United States have increased by 60 from last week, bringing the total to 764, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday.

7:20am, 5th May, 2019

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U.S. doctors use medical records to fight measles outbreak

U.S. doctors are tapping into their electronic medical records to identify unvaccinated patients and potentially infected individuals to help contain the worst U.S. measles outbreak in 25 years.

Scientology cruise ship leaves St. Lucia after measles quarantine

1:50am, 3rd May, 2019

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Scientology cruise ship leaves St. Lucia after measles quarantine

A cruise ship quarantined for a reported case of measles left the Caribbean island of St. Lucia late on Thursday after health officials provided 100 doses of vaccine to the ship, media reports said.

As measles returns, U.S. states look to cut vaccine exemptions

12:14pm, 2nd May, 2019

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As measles returns, U.S. states look to cut vaccine exemptions

Maine could soon prohibit parents from citing religious or personal beliefs to avoid vaccinating their children, making the U.S. state one of a half dozen cracking down during the nations' largest measles outbreak in 25 years.

Caribbean nation of St. Lucia quarantines cruise ship over measles case

12:02am, 2nd May, 2019

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Caribbean nation of St. Lucia quarantines cruise ship over measles case

The Caribbean nation of St. Lucia has imposed a quarantine on a visiting cruise ship, barring any passengers or crew from leaving the boat while in port, after a case of measles was diagnosed on board, the island's chief medical officer said.

U.S. measles outbreak hits 'completely avoidable' 25-year-high: officials

11:16am, 29th April, 2019

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U.S. measles outbreak hits 'completely avoidable' 25-year-high: officials

The number of measles cases in the United States has reached a 25-year peak, propelled by the spread of misinformation about the vaccine that can prevent the disease, federal health officials said on Monday.

U.S. has recorded 704 cases of measles this year, a 25-year-high-health officials

10:33am, 29th April, 2019

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U.S. has recorded 704 cases of measles this year, a 25-year-high-health officials

The United States recorded 78 new measles cases last week for a total of 704 cases so far this year, the greatest number in a quarter century, federal health officials said on Monday.

U.S. measles outbreak raises questions about immunity in adults

6:59am, 29th April, 2019

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U.S. measles outbreak raises questions about immunity in adults

Adults in the United States who were vaccinated against measles decades ago may need a new dose depending on when they received the shot and their exposure risk, according to public health experts battling the nation’s largest outbreak since the viru...

Trump urges Americans to get measles vaccine

9:00am, 26th April, 2019

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Trump urges Americans to get measles vaccine

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday urged Americans to protect themselves with the measles vaccination as the number of cases of the once-eradicated disease hit the highest levels in the United States since 2000.

U.S. measles outbreak triggers quarantine at two Los Angeles universities

6:41pm, 25th April, 2019

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U.S. measles outbreak triggers quarantine at two Los Angeles universities

A nationwide measles outbreak has led health officials to quarantine dozens of people at two Los Angeles universities, officials said on Thursday.

U.S. measles cases hit highest level since eradication in 2000

10:51am, 25th April, 2019

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U.S. measles cases hit highest level since eradication in 2000

The United States has confirmed 695 measles cases so far this year, the highest level since the country declared it had eliminated the virus in 2000, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday.

U.S. records 71 new measles cases in week as outbreak spreads

7:19pm, 22nd April, 2019

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U.S. records 71 new measles cases in week as outbreak spreads

The United States recorded 71 new measles cases last week, a 13 percent increase as the country faces its second-worst outbreak of the disease in almost two decades, federal health officials said on Monday.

Judge upholds New York City's mandatory measles vaccination order

10:26pm, 18th April, 2019

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Judge upholds New York City's mandatory measles vaccination order

A Brooklyn judge on Thursday ruled against a group of parents who challenged New York City's recently imposed mandatory measles vaccination order, rejecting their arguments that the city's public health authority exceeded its authority.

Judge rejects challenge of New York City's mandatory measles vaccination order

9:43pm, 18th April, 2019

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Judge rejects challenge of New York City's mandatory measles vaccination order

A Brooklyn judge on Thursday denied a petition seeking to lift New York City's recently-imposed mandatory measles vaccination order, dismissing a court challenge brought by an anonymous group of parents who argued the order was unconstitutional.

U.S. measles cases surge nearly 20 percent in early April, CDC says

12:37pm, 16th April, 2019

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U.S. measles cases surge nearly 20 percent in early April, CDC says

The number of confirmed cases of measles in the United States this year jumped by nearly 20 percent in the week ended April 11, in the country's second-worst outbreak in nearly two decades, federal health officials reported on Monday.

U.S. sees surge of nearly 20% in confirmed cases of measles, CDC reports

10:08am, 15th April, 2019

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U.S. sees surge of nearly 20% in confirmed cases of measles, CDC reports

The number of confirmed cases of measles in the United States this year jumped by nearly 20 percent in the week ended April 11 in the country's second-worst outbreak in nearly two decades, federal health officials reported on Monday.

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