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Researchers Identify Protein That Protects Cells Against RNA Viruses
Researchers say the discovery is essential to developing future therapies to limit viral infection and improve the health of patients with chronic lung disease.
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Germany Introduces Mandatory Measles Vaccination Law
Parents in Germany must now provide proof that their children have been vaccinated against measles before they can enroll in school, according to a new law.
Scientists Sequence Genome of Measles Virus in 100-Year-Old Lung
The Atlantic reported that the lung specimen, taken from a girl who died of pneumonia after a measles infection in 1912, had been sitting in the basement of the Berlin Museum of Medical History at the Charité.
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Over 6,000 Have Died of Measles in Democratic Republic of the Congo
More than 6,000 are dead and 310,000 infected with measles since the start of 2019 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Confirmed Measles Case at Northeastern Univ in Boston
A Northeastern University student was diagnosed with measles last week and health officials fear there may have been others exposed to the virus.
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Samoa Vaccinates 95% of Population, Ends Measles State of Emergency
The nation of Samoa has ended its six-week long state of emergency in response to a measles outbreak that infected over 5,000 people.
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California Prepares to Release New Vaccine Law
A new law in California is expected to make it more difficult for parents to avoid vaccinating children who are attending school.
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Measles and Other Infectious Diseases Took a Toll in 2019
The CDC reported a rise in the number of infectious disease outbreaks throughout the country in 2019, including measles, Hepatitis A, and encephalitis.
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Measles Alerts Issued for Five Major US Airports
Measles alerts were issued to travelers at Los Angeles, Denver, Austin (Tx), Richmond (Va), and Chicago O’Hare international airports.
Read MoreChicago Health Officials Warn of Possible Measles Exposure
The Chicago Department of Public Health is investigating a traveler with a confirmed measles infection who visited several Chicago locations.
Read MorePotential Measles Exposures at LAX, Denver Airports
Three New Zealand children infected with measles traveled through Los Angeles to Denver on Dec 11 and may have exposed other travelers to the disease.
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Samoa Measles Outbreak Continues
The Samoa measles epidemic has now killed 73 people and infected 5,267 as the government has extended the island’s state of emergency to Dec 29.
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Health officials warn of another measles exposure at LAX
Los Angeles County health officials warned Monday that people who were at Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month may have been exposed to measles.
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MMR Vaccine-eligible Children Traveling Abroad Fail to Get Vaccinated
While most US infant and preschool-aged international travelers are eligible for measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination prior to departure, almost 60 percent of eligible young travelers were not vaccinated during pretravel consultation, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have found.
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