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Mar 20, 01:13

Measles Outbreaks Prompt Vaccine Questions

Measles outbreaks in Texas (279 cases) and New Mexico (38 cases) raise questions about vaccine boosters; the CDC recommends two doses, but most adults with two doses don't need another; outbreaks highlight the importance of complete vaccination.

Measles Outbreaks Prompt Vaccine Questions

Measles outbreaks in Texas (279 cases) and New Mexico (38 cases) raise questions about vaccine boosters; the CDC recommends two doses, but most adults with two doses don't need another; outbreaks highlight the importance of complete vaccination.

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Why was a second MMR vaccine dose recommended in the late 1980s, and what were the epidemiological factors contributing to that decision?

The outbreaks highlight the importance of complete vaccination. A second dose wasn't initially needed because the single-dose vaccine was highly effective; the problem was low vaccination rates, not vaccine efficacy. Those born before 1957 likely have lifelong immunity due to prior widespread infection.

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Feb 27, 16:11

Measles Death in US Underscores Global Vaccination Crisis

The U.S. reports its first measles death since 2015, amid a global surge in cases linked to decreased vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic; 124 cases in Texas and nine in New Mexico.

Measles Death in US Underscores Global Vaccination Crisis

The U.S. reports its first measles death since 2015, amid a global surge in cases linked to decreased vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic; 124 cases in Texas and nine in New Mexico.

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How did the COVID-19 pandemic contribute to the rise in measles cases worldwide?

Globally, measles infections rose to 10.3 million in 2023, with 107,500 deaths, mostly in low-income regions with insufficient healthcare. Decreased vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic, down to 83% in 2023 from 86% in 2019, are a major contributing factor, undermining eradication efforts.

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Mar 7, 16:12

Germany's Measles Vaccination Mandate: Partial Success, Ongoing Challenges

Five years after Germany mandated measles vaccinations, the RKI reports increased vaccination rates among children aged 24 months (70% to 77%) and six years (89% to 92%) between 2019 and 2023 despite pandemic-related challenges and parental resistance, indicating a partial success but highlighting t...

Germany's Measles Vaccination Mandate: Partial Success, Ongoing Challenges

Five years after Germany mandated measles vaccinations, the RKI reports increased vaccination rates among children aged 24 months (70% to 77%) and six years (89% to 92%) between 2019 and 2023 despite pandemic-related challenges and parental resistance, indicating a partial success but highlighting t...

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What were the immediate impacts of Germany's mandatory measles vaccination, and how significant are these changes globally?

Five years after Germany implemented a mandatory measles vaccination, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reports a partial success. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and initial challenges, vaccination rates for 24-month-olds rose from 70% to 77% and for six-year-olds from 89% to 92% between 2019 and 2023. However, some children remain unvaccinated.

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Jan 13, 07:07

Self-Destructing Tuberculosis Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkey Trials

American researchers created a self-destructing tuberculosis vaccine with a genetic 'kill switch' activated by an antibiotic; successful monkey trials showed enhanced efficacy and safety compared to the standard BCG vaccine, potentially enabling intravenous administration and broader protection.

Self-Destructing Tuberculosis Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkey Trials

American researchers created a self-destructing tuberculosis vaccine with a genetic 'kill switch' activated by an antibiotic; successful monkey trials showed enhanced efficacy and safety compared to the standard BCG vaccine, potentially enabling intravenous administration and broader protection.

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What are the underlying mechanisms of the genetic 'kill switch' in the vaccine, and how does its effectiveness compare to the standard BCG vaccine?

This modified BCG vaccine, the most widely used vaccine globally, offers a safer alternative by eliminating the risk of the weakened bacteria causing disease. The successful intravenous administration in monkeys suggests potential for broader protection against tuberculosis, surpassing the limitations of current subcutaneous administration.

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