‘Local immunization rates for children are lower than 94 percent’: doctors urge people to get vaccinated in wake of measles death in Texas
Some people think of measles as just a little rash and fever that clear up in a few days. But measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years old.
Measles Outbreak in US: Texas reports first death in a decade as unvaccinated child dies
A child in West Texas has died from measles, the first U.S. fatality from the virus since 2015. The outbreak, centred in the ...
Debunking some common myths about the flu
One myth is that getting the vaccine will cause the flu. “It is impossible to get the flu from the flu shot,” said Wu. For Mark Semmelrock, the vaccine saved his life. “I am immunosuppressed and so I ...
Child dies in measles outbreak in Texas as Washington officials urge vaccinations
In Washington state, health officials are urging residents to stay vigilant about vaccinations as concerns grow over the potential spread of the disease.