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Measles detected in West Hawaii wastewater, health officials say

Measles detected in West Hawaii wastewater, health officials say

The Hawaii Department of Health says a wastewater sample collected this month tested positive for the measles virus. Health officials said in a news release today that the sample was collected Aug. 11 from a site in West Hawaii County and is the first wastewater detection of measles in the state. DOH was notified of the result on Aug. 26, …

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As measles exploded, West Texas officials looked to CDC scientists. No one answered.

As measles exploded, West Texas officials looked to CDC scientists. No one answered.

As measles surged in Texas early this year, the Trump administration’s actions sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists that kept them from performing the agency’s most critical function — emergency response — when it mattered most, an investigation from KFF Health News shows. The outbreak soon became the worst the United States has endured in over three decades. In …

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Trump’s CDC did not respond to help requests in Texas measles outbreak

Trump’s CDC did not respond to help requests in Texas measles outbreak

As measles surged in Texas early this year, the Trump administration’s actions sowed fear and confusion among Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists that kept them from performing the agency’s most critical function — emergency response — when it mattered most, an investigation from KFF Health News shows. The outbreak soon became the worst the United States has endured …

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2 school-aged children in Washington County test positive for measles

2 school-aged children in Washington County test positive for measles

ST. GEORGE — Two school-aged children in Washington County have tested positive for measles, according to the Southwest Utah Public Health Department. The children’s schools have been notified of potential exposure — school started on Aug. 11 in Washington County — as have parents of students who attend the schools, a statement from the health department says. All unvaccinated children …

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Alabama child has state’s first case of measles since 2002

Alabama child has state’s first case of measles since 2002

The Alabama Department of Public Health on Monday reported the first case of measles in the state since 2002, a child younger than 5 in north Alabama. According to the ADPH, the child was not vaccinated and contacted the measles while traveling outside the United States. The child did not attend daycare or school, and entities involved in the management …

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As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered.

As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered.

As measles surged in Texas early this year, the Trump administration’s actions sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists that kept them from performing the agency’s most critical function — emergency response — when it mattered most, an investigation from KFF Health News shows. The outbreak soon became the worst the United States has endured in over three decades. In …

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As measles surged in Texas, Trump administration’s actions hampered CDC’s response

As measles surged in Texas, Trump administration’s actions hampered CDC’s response

As measles surged in Texas early this year, the Trump administration’s actions sowed fear and confusion among CDC scientists that kept them from performing the agency’s most critical function — emergency response — when it mattered most, an investigation from KFF Health News shows. The outbreak soon became the worst the United States has endured in over three decades.  In …

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NJ Transit rider tests positive for measles, exposure warning issued

NJ Transit rider tests positive for measles, exposure warning issued

NEW YORK — Health officials in New Jersey are urging locals to stay up to date with the MMR vaccine and be on alert for symptoms after a NJ Transit rider tested positive for measles. The case involved a Hudson County resident who was infected after close contact with a confirmed measles case in a non-New Jersey resident, the state …

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NJ Transit rider tests positive for measles, exposure warning issued – New York Daily News

NJ Transit rider tests positive for measles, exposure warning issued  New York Daily News NJ Transit riders may have been exposed to measles  NBC New York Warning issued for possible measles exposure on NJ Transit, PATH trains  CBS News NJ warns PATH, Light Rail riders of possible measles exposure  Gothamist What to know about New Jersey’s measles uptick  News 12 – New Jersey Source link

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