US measles cases hit 35-year high amid vaccine gaps
#MeaslesOutbreak #VaccineHesitancyUS measles cases hit a 35-year high with 2,295 reported in 2026, driven by vaccine hesitancy and falling herd immunity. Nearly all cases involved unvaccinated individuals, threatening the nation’s elimination status. read more
US measles cases near record high by July
#MeaslesOutbreak #VaccineHesitancyUS measles cases near 2,260 across 44 states, poised to surpass last year’s record 2,289 cases by July. Outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah, and Texas hit unvaccinated children, threatening elimination status held since 2000. read more
Hunters weigh Lyme vaccine amid record tick season
#LymeDisease #VaccineHesitancyAs tick season worsens, hunters show mixed interest in a potential Lyme vaccine. While some remain skeptical post-COVID, personal experience with the disease's severity makes many open to it if safety and effectiveness are proven. read more
Child Flu Deaths Rise Despite Seasons End
#FluSeason #VaccineHesitancyThe U.S. flu season is ending, but child deaths continue to rise, nearing 300 from last season. Most fatalities involve unvaccinated children, highlighting ongoing risks from vaccine hesitancy despite available effective shots. read more
Measles Exposure Warning for D.C. Rally Attendees
#MeaslesOutbreak #VaccineHesitancyMeasles cases were confirmed among March for Life attendees in Washington, D.C., last month. U.S. cases have surged to historic levels, threatening the country's elimination status due to falling vaccination rates and increased exposures. read more
ine policy could have far-reaching consequences for public health.
#RFKJr #vaccinehesitancyRobert F Kennedy Jr's potential role in rolling back school vaccine mandates sparks fears among families and advocates for vulnerable children. Trump administration's pick could impact vaccination rates and lead to preventable diseases. Concerns rise over the repercussions and potential for life-threatening consequences. read more