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Vaccine Exemptions May Allow for Large Measles Outbreaks
Vaccine Exemptions May Allow for Large Measles Outbreaks
Mathematical models reveal that current vaccination rates in Texas schools could pave the way for the virus to spread to hundreds of people.
Vaccine Exemptions May Allow for Large Measles Outbreaks
Vaccine Exemptions May Allow for Large Measles Outbreaks

Mathematical models reveal that current vaccination rates in Texas schools could pave the way for the virus to spread to hundreds of people.

Mathematical models reveal that current vaccination rates in Texas schools could pave the way for the virus to spread to hundreds of people.

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Catherine Offord | Jan 10, 2019 | 2 min read
In one county alone, more than 100 cases have been confirmed since October.
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A Record Year for Measles Cases in Europe
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The WHO reports more than 41,000 cases in the region in the first half of 2018.
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The increase is attributed to a drop in immunization rates.
Americas Declared Measles-Free
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Health officials announce that measles is no longer endemic to any region in the Americas, thanks to widespread vaccination.
Measles Races Through Anti-Vax Haven
Bob Grant | Jul 23, 2013 | 1 min read
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Extra Vaccine Halts Mumps Outbreak
Dan Cossins | Nov 8, 2012 | 2 min read
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Wakefield Sues for Libel in Texas
Edyta Zielinska | Jan 9, 2012 | 2 min read
The discredited physician, who falsely reported a link between autism and vaccines, has filed a new libel claim.
Vax-Autism Papers Re-examined
Edyta Zielinska | Nov 10, 2011 | 1 min read
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