See the Dramatic Consequences of Vaccination Rates Teetering on a ‘Knife’s Edge’
As U.S. childhood vaccination rates sway on a “knife’s edge,” new 25-year projections reveal how slight changes in national immunization could improve—or drastically reverse—the prevalence of measles, polio, rubella and diphtheria
Declining MMR Vaccination Rates Make West Texas Outbreak a Threat to Measles Elimination
High vaccination rates eliminated measles in the U.S. An outbreak that began in West Texas is threatening to overturn that status.
Do ‘Alternative’ Measles Treatments Work?
As the measles outbreak in the U.S. gets bigger, HHS’s secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., touts nonvaccine treatments. But they generally don’t help and can carry dangers
The Brainwashing Campaign That Is Measles Misinformation
A shameful mass propaganda campaign is unfolding in the U.S., one that will make millions of kids needlessly sick with measles
Measles Was ‘Eliminated’ in the U.S. in 2000. The Current Outbreak May Change That
The U.S. formally eliminated measles in 2000 thanks to widespread vaccination, but public health experts fear the current growing outbreak of the disease may allow it to reclaim its hold
American Lifespans, Monkeys That Yodel, Measles, and More
States sue HHS for public health cuts, measles cases continue to rise, and a study finds Americans live shorter lives compared with their European counterparts.
As Measles Continues to Rise, CDC Muffles Vaccine Messaging
By burying an assessment with updates and recommendations about the U.S.’s current measles outbreaks, the CDC has signaled an alarming shift in its public messaging
Five Reasons Measles Outbreaks Are Worse Than You Think—And Why Vaccination Matters
Measles is not a disease to take lightly—but it is also very preventable with vaccines
Measles Cases Are Surging—These 6 Charts Reveal Why
Measles continues to spread in Texas and other states and has caused the first reported U.S. death from the virus in a decade. Vaccination data over time reveal vulnerabilities in protection
How to Check If You’re Immune to Measles
Certain adults may need to get an additional dose of the measles vaccine. Here’s how to know if you have adequate immunity to measles