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EU Warns of Rising Infectious Diseases Due to Low Vaccination Rates
The European Union issued a warning about rising measles and polio cases due to suboptimal vaccination coverage; over 35,000 measles cases and 23 deaths were reported in 2024 across the EU, while poliovirus was detected in wastewater in several countries, highlighting the urgent need for improved va...
EU Warns of Rising Infectious Diseases Due to Low Vaccination Rates
The European Union issued a warning about rising measles and polio cases due to suboptimal vaccination coverage; over 35,000 measles cases and 23 deaths were reported in 2024 across the EU, while poliovirus was detected in wastewater in several countries, highlighting the urgent need for improved va...
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20% Bias Score
Victoria's Measles Outbreak: 22 Cases, 15 Exposure Sites
Victoria is grappling with its worst measles outbreak in 10 years, with 22 cases—mostly locally acquired—in four months, exceeding last year's total. Fifteen exposure sites exist across Melbourne and Gippsland, highlighting community transmission despite the initial source being returned travelers.
Victoria's Measles Outbreak: 22 Cases, 15 Exposure Sites
Victoria is grappling with its worst measles outbreak in 10 years, with 22 cases—mostly locally acquired—in four months, exceeding last year's total. Fifteen exposure sites exist across Melbourne and Gippsland, highlighting community transmission despite the initial source being returned travelers.
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40% Bias Score
Funding Cuts Jeopardize Global Immunization Efforts Amidst Rising Disease Outbreaks
Global measles cases rose 20 percent in 2023 to 10.3 million, and funding cuts disrupt vaccination campaigns in nearly 50 countries, jeopardizing progress against vaccine-preventable diseases; a pledging summit seeks $9 billion to avert a crisis.
Funding Cuts Jeopardize Global Immunization Efforts Amidst Rising Disease Outbreaks
Global measles cases rose 20 percent in 2023 to 10.3 million, and funding cuts disrupt vaccination campaigns in nearly 50 countries, jeopardizing progress against vaccine-preventable diseases; a pledging summit seeks $9 billion to avert a crisis.
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48% Bias Score
Rising Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Funding Cuts Fuel Global Health Crisis
The UN and GAVI warn of rising measles (10.3 million cases in 2023), meningitis, and yellow fever cases due to misinformation and funding cuts, urging a $9 billion investment by June 25th to protect 500 million children.
Rising Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Funding Cuts Fuel Global Health Crisis
The UN and GAVI warn of rising measles (10.3 million cases in 2023), meningitis, and yellow fever cases due to misinformation and funding cuts, urging a $9 billion investment by June 25th to protect 500 million children.
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40% Bias Score
Widespread Measles Outbreak in U.S. Exceeds 800 Cases
As of April 22, 2025, the U.S. is experiencing a widespread measles outbreak with at least 800 confirmed cases across 24 states, predominantly affecting unvaccinated children, with the largest outbreak (624 cases) in West Texas resulting in two deaths and highlighting the urgent need for increased v...
Widespread Measles Outbreak in U.S. Exceeds 800 Cases
As of April 22, 2025, the U.S. is experiencing a widespread measles outbreak with at least 800 confirmed cases across 24 states, predominantly affecting unvaccinated children, with the largest outbreak (624 cases) in West Texas resulting in two deaths and highlighting the urgent need for increased v...
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36% Bias Score
Ontario's Measles Outbreak: A Contrast in Public Health Responses
Ontario's largest measles outbreak in three decades (925 cases since October, 69 hospitalizations) contrasts with California and New York's stricter post-outbreak vaccination policies; Ontario's Chief Medical Officer defends the province's religious and philosophical exemptions, despite a law mandat...
Ontario's Measles Outbreak: A Contrast in Public Health Responses
Ontario's largest measles outbreak in three decades (925 cases since October, 69 hospitalizations) contrasts with California and New York's stricter post-outbreak vaccination policies; Ontario's Chief Medical Officer defends the province's religious and philosophical exemptions, despite a law mandat...
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60% Bias Score
Declining U.S. Vaccination Rates Could Lead to Measles Resurgence
A new study predicts a significant measles resurgence in the U.S. due to declining vaccination rates, projecting 850,000 cases, 170,000 hospitalizations, and 2,500 deaths in 25 years even at current rates; a 10% decrease could lead to 11.1 million cases.
Declining U.S. Vaccination Rates Could Lead to Measles Resurgence
A new study predicts a significant measles resurgence in the U.S. due to declining vaccination rates, projecting 850,000 cases, 170,000 hospitalizations, and 2,500 deaths in 25 years even at current rates; a 10% decrease could lead to 11.1 million cases.
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40% Bias Score
Alberta's Measles Outbreak: 137 Cases and Rising
Alberta is experiencing a significant measles outbreak with 137 cases since March, exceeding the previous high by 14 cases. Low vaccination rates (around 70 percent in urban areas, 50 percent or lower in some rural areas) and the highly contagious nature of the disease are driving the increase, with...
Alberta's Measles Outbreak: 137 Cases and Rising
Alberta is experiencing a significant measles outbreak with 137 cases since March, exceeding the previous high by 14 cases. Low vaccination rates (around 70 percent in urban areas, 50 percent or lower in some rural areas) and the highly contagious nature of the disease are driving the increase, with...
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24% Bias Score
US Whooping Cough Cases Surge, Exceeding 8,400 and Raising Concerns of Largest Outbreak in Decades
The US is facing a dramatic rise in whooping cough cases, more than doubling last year's numbers to 8,472, with at least three deaths reported, coinciding with decreased vaccination rates below the level needed to prevent widespread outbreaks.
US Whooping Cough Cases Surge, Exceeding 8,400 and Raising Concerns of Largest Outbreak in Decades
The US is facing a dramatic rise in whooping cough cases, more than doubling last year's numbers to 8,472, with at least three deaths reported, coinciding with decreased vaccination rates below the level needed to prevent widespread outbreaks.
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44% Bias Score
Measles Outbreak and Vaccine Misinformation Surge in the US
Over 800 measles cases have been confirmed across the US this year, with Texas reporting over 624, linked to outbreaks in New Mexico and Kansas; misinformation about the vaccine, particularly among Republicans, is hampering public health efforts.
Measles Outbreak and Vaccine Misinformation Surge in the US
Over 800 measles cases have been confirmed across the US this year, with Texas reporting over 624, linked to outbreaks in New Mexico and Kansas; misinformation about the vaccine, particularly among Republicans, is hampering public health efforts.
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40% Bias Score
Measles Resurgence: A Global Health Crisis Fueled by Political Interference
Measles outbreaks in the US and Europe caused approximately 107,500 deaths globally in 2023, largely due to declining vaccination rates driven by political influence and public distrust in science, resulting in a significant setback for public health and scientific research.
Measles Resurgence: A Global Health Crisis Fueled by Political Interference
Measles outbreaks in the US and Europe caused approximately 107,500 deaths globally in 2023, largely due to declining vaccination rates driven by political influence and public distrust in science, resulting in a significant setback for public health and scientific research.
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56% Bias Score
800+ U.S. Measles Cases Highlight Vaccine Effectiveness Despite Breakthrough Infections
The U.S. has seen over 800 measles cases in 2024, mostly in unvaccinated West Texans, but with a 3% breakthrough infection rate among the vaccinated, highlighting the vaccine's high effectiveness despite rare instances of milder disease in vaccinated individuals.
800+ U.S. Measles Cases Highlight Vaccine Effectiveness Despite Breakthrough Infections
The U.S. has seen over 800 measles cases in 2024, mostly in unvaccinated West Texans, but with a 3% breakthrough infection rate among the vaccinated, highlighting the vaccine's high effectiveness despite rare instances of milder disease in vaccinated individuals.
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16% Bias Score
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