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Measles Resurgence in North America: Tracing the Virus from Thailand to Texas
A measles outbreak, originating in Thailand, spread through a family attending a wedding in New Brunswick, Canada, and subsequently to Texas, exposing gaps in vaccination coverage and highlighting the limitations of communal action.
Measles Resurgence in North America: Tracing the Virus from Thailand to Texas
A measles outbreak, originating in Thailand, spread through a family attending a wedding in New Brunswick, Canada, and subsequently to Texas, exposing gaps in vaccination coverage and highlighting the limitations of communal action.
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16% Bias Score
US Vaccine Policy Undermines Public Health Amidst CDC Crisis
The US faces a public health crisis as controversial policies, driven by vaccine skepticism within the administration, weaken the CDC, leading to resignations and potential resurgence of preventable diseases.
US Vaccine Policy Undermines Public Health Amidst CDC Crisis
The US faces a public health crisis as controversial policies, driven by vaccine skepticism within the administration, weaken the CDC, leading to resignations and potential resurgence of preventable diseases.
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56% Bias Score
Texas Declares End to Measles Outbreak After 762 Cases
Texas declared its measles outbreak over on August 18, 2025, after 42 days without new cases, following 762 confirmed infections, 99 hospitalizations, and two child deaths, highlighting the contagious nature of the virus and the need for continued vigilance.
Texas Declares End to Measles Outbreak After 762 Cases
Texas declared its measles outbreak over on August 18, 2025, after 42 days without new cases, following 762 confirmed infections, 99 hospitalizations, and two child deaths, highlighting the contagious nature of the virus and the need for continued vigilance.
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40% Bias Score
Declining Vaccination Rates Fuel Measles Resurgence in the U.S.
U.S. childhood vaccination rates have fallen to 92% for the 2024-2025 school year, with a record number of exemptions, coinciding with 1,333 measles cases and 29 outbreaks in 2025—the highest in years—underscoring the impact of decreased herd immunity.
Declining Vaccination Rates Fuel Measles Resurgence in the U.S.
U.S. childhood vaccination rates have fallen to 92% for the 2024-2025 school year, with a record number of exemptions, coinciding with 1,333 measles cases and 29 outbreaks in 2025—the highest in years—underscoring the impact of decreased herd immunity.
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48% Bias Score
Childhood Vaccination Rates Hit Record Low, Fueling Disease Outbreaks
U.S. childhood vaccination rates fell for the fifth consecutive year in 2024-25, dropping below the herd immunity threshold for MMR and polio (92.5%) and reaching a record-high exemption rate of 3.6%, resulting in increased cases of measles and whooping cough.
Childhood Vaccination Rates Hit Record Low, Fueling Disease Outbreaks
U.S. childhood vaccination rates fell for the fifth consecutive year in 2024-25, dropping below the herd immunity threshold for MMR and polio (92.5%) and reaching a record-high exemption rate of 3.6%, resulting in increased cases of measles and whooping cough.
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44% Bias Score
Measles Public Health Alert Issued in Northern Territory
A public health alert has been issued in the Northern Territory after an individual infected with measles visited multiple locations in Darwin and Alice Springs between July 17 and 23, prompting health authorities to urge those who visited affected locations to monitor for symptoms.
Measles Public Health Alert Issued in Northern Territory
A public health alert has been issued in the Northern Territory after an individual infected with measles visited multiple locations in Darwin and Alice Springs between July 17 and 23, prompting health authorities to urge those who visited affected locations to monitor for symptoms.
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40% Bias Score
Florida to Partially Lift School Vaccine Mandates
Florida will partially lift school vaccine mandates for chickenpox and a few other illnesses in approximately 90 days, a decision that has sparked controversy among health officials and experts.
Florida to Partially Lift School Vaccine Mandates
Florida will partially lift school vaccine mandates for chickenpox and a few other illnesses in approximately 90 days, a decision that has sparked controversy among health officials and experts.
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52% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak in North East England Linked to Low MMR Vaccination Rates
A resurgence of measles cases in North East England, particularly in Middlesbrough where MMR vaccination rates are at 82.5%, highlights the urgent need for increased vaccination to achieve herd immunity and prevent further outbreaks impacting vulnerable populations.
Measles Outbreak in North East England Linked to Low MMR Vaccination Rates
A resurgence of measles cases in North East England, particularly in Middlesbrough where MMR vaccination rates are at 82.5%, highlights the urgent need for increased vaccination to achieve herd immunity and prevent further outbreaks impacting vulnerable populations.
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44% Bias Score
Measles Alert: South Australia Issues Health Warning After Bali Case
A confirmed measles case in Adelaide, contracted while in Bali, has prompted a health alert in South Australia, urging those who visited specified locations between August 3rd and 7th and are not fully immunized to monitor their health and contact a doctor if symptoms develop.
Measles Alert: South Australia Issues Health Warning After Bali Case
A confirmed measles case in Adelaide, contracted while in Bali, has prompted a health alert in South Australia, urging those who visited specified locations between August 3rd and 7th and are not fully immunized to monitor their health and contact a doctor if symptoms develop.
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32% Bias Score
UK Child Vaccination Rates Plummet Amidst Measles Outbreak
The UK is experiencing the lowest child vaccination rates in over a decade, with MMR rates at 88.8% and a recent measles death in Liverpool; this follows a decline since 2013/14, linked to misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, impacting public health and potentially leading to further outbreaks.
UK Child Vaccination Rates Plummet Amidst Measles Outbreak
The UK is experiencing the lowest child vaccination rates in over a decade, with MMR rates at 88.8% and a recent measles death in Liverpool; this follows a decline since 2013/14, linked to misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, impacting public health and potentially leading to further outbreaks.
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40% Bias Score
Global Measles Resurgence: Over 10 Million Cases in 2023
A global measles outbreak has seen over 10 million cases in 2023, with significant outbreaks in the US (1,300+) and Canada (3,800+), primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the urgent need for increased vaccination and public health awareness.
Global Measles Resurgence: Over 10 Million Cases in 2023
A global measles outbreak has seen over 10 million cases in 2023, with significant outbreaks in the US (1,300+) and Canada (3,800+), primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the urgent need for increased vaccination and public health awareness.
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48% Bias Score
Sudan's Jebel Marra Crisis: War, Vaccination Disruption, and Funding Cuts Exacerbate Humanitarian Needs
War in Sudan's Jebel Marra region since April 2023 caused a healthcare collapse, leading to a measles outbreak after a vaccination program disruption in October 2024; MSF intervened with a vaccination campaign in November 2024, but widespread needs including food insecurity and water shortages persi...
Sudan's Jebel Marra Crisis: War, Vaccination Disruption, and Funding Cuts Exacerbate Humanitarian Needs
War in Sudan's Jebel Marra region since April 2023 caused a healthcare collapse, leading to a measles outbreak after a vaccination program disruption in October 2024; MSF intervened with a vaccination campaign in November 2024, but widespread needs including food insecurity and water shortages persi...
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44% Bias Score
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