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Delayed Vaccinations Fuel Tuscany's Pertussis Outbreak
A pertussis outbreak in Tuscany, Italy, saw a ninefold increase in child hospitalizations in 2024, despite high vaccination rates; delayed immunizations caused waning immunity, affecting mostly older children (10-16 years).
Delayed Vaccinations Fuel Tuscany's Pertussis Outbreak
A pertussis outbreak in Tuscany, Italy, saw a ninefold increase in child hospitalizations in 2024, despite high vaccination rates; delayed immunizations caused waning immunity, affecting mostly older children (10-16 years).
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36% Bias Score
Ecuador Battles Localized Outbreaks of Whooping Cough, Yellow Fever, and Leptospirosis
Ecuador is battling localized outbreaks of whooping cough (321 cases) and yellow fever (4 cases), prompting vaccination drives, increased surveillance, and mandatory yellow fever vaccination for travelers from Colombia, Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia (ages 1-59). A leptospirosis outbreak in Morona Santia...
Ecuador Battles Localized Outbreaks of Whooping Cough, Yellow Fever, and Leptospirosis
Ecuador is battling localized outbreaks of whooping cough (321 cases) and yellow fever (4 cases), prompting vaccination drives, increased surveillance, and mandatory yellow fever vaccination for travelers from Colombia, Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia (ages 1-59). A leptospirosis outbreak in Morona Santia...
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36% Bias Score
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in the US
Whooping cough cases are surging in the US, reaching almost 6,600 this year—four times higher than last year—following a record high of over 35,000 cases in 2024, resulting in ten deaths, including six infants. The increase is linked to decreased COVID-19 preventative measures and declining vaccinat...
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in the US
Whooping cough cases are surging in the US, reaching almost 6,600 this year—four times higher than last year—following a record high of over 35,000 cases in 2024, resulting in ten deaths, including six infants. The increase is linked to decreased COVID-19 preventative measures and declining vaccinat...
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12% Bias Score
Mexico battles severe pertussis outbreak, 48 infant deaths reported
Mexico is experiencing a severe pertussis outbreak with 48 deaths among infants in the last six weeks, prompting a national vaccination campaign targeting pregnant women which has administered 899,731 doses, representing 49% of the goal, to combat a 1240% increase in cases compared to last year.
Mexico battles severe pertussis outbreak, 48 infant deaths reported
Mexico is experiencing a severe pertussis outbreak with 48 deaths among infants in the last six weeks, prompting a national vaccination campaign targeting pregnant women which has administered 899,731 doses, representing 49% of the goal, to combat a 1240% increase in cases compared to last year.
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44% Bias Score
Louisiana Infant Deaths Highlight Surge in Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Two infants died in Louisiana from whooping cough, a vaccine-preventable disease, following the state surgeon general's decision to end mass vaccination campaigns; nationwide, whooping cough cases have quadrupled this year compared to the same time in 2024, with at least five deaths.
Louisiana Infant Deaths Highlight Surge in Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Two infants died in Louisiana from whooping cough, a vaccine-preventable disease, following the state surgeon general's decision to end mass vaccination campaigns; nationwide, whooping cough cases have quadrupled this year compared to the same time in 2024, with at least five deaths.
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52% Bias Score
Whooping Cough Deaths Rise to Highest Level in Almost a Decade
The US saw 10 whooping cough deaths in 2024, the highest in almost a decade, alongside 35,435 cases; Pennsylvania and Wisconsin had the most cases; a 27 percent increase in cases was reported week-over-week in 2025, and decreased vaccination rates are a contributing factor.
Whooping Cough Deaths Rise to Highest Level in Almost a Decade
The US saw 10 whooping cough deaths in 2024, the highest in almost a decade, alongside 35,435 cases; Pennsylvania and Wisconsin had the most cases; a 27 percent increase in cases was reported week-over-week in 2025, and decreased vaccination rates are a contributing factor.
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40% 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
Resurgence of Preventable Diseases in the Americas Linked to Low Vaccination Rates and Misinformation
In 2025, the Americas experienced outbreaks of measles (2,318 cases), whooping cough (over 1,000 cases, dozens of deaths), and yellow fever (189 cases, 74 deaths), primarily due to insufficient vaccination rates (16% of countries meet the 95% measles target) and the spread of anti-vaccine misinforma...
Resurgence of Preventable Diseases in the Americas Linked to Low Vaccination Rates and Misinformation
In 2025, the Americas experienced outbreaks of measles (2,318 cases), whooping cough (over 1,000 cases, dozens of deaths), and yellow fever (189 cases, 74 deaths), primarily due to insufficient vaccination rates (16% of countries meet the 95% measles target) and the spread of anti-vaccine misinforma...
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24% Bias Score
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in US
Whooping cough cases are surging in the US, reaching almost 6,600—four times higher than last year at this time—with infants at highest risk; the increase is linked to reduced preventative measures during the COVID-19 pandemic and declining vaccination rates.
Whooping Cough Cases Surge in US
Whooping cough cases are surging in the US, reaching almost 6,600—four times higher than last year at this time—with infants at highest risk; the increase is linked to reduced preventative measures during the COVID-19 pandemic and declining vaccination rates.
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16% 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
Mexico's Healthcare Crisis: Resurgence of Preventable Diseases
Mexico faces a dual epidemiological alert for measles and pertussis due to a weakened healthcare system resulting from budget cuts, the closure of Seguro Popular, and a lack of public notification about vaccinations, leaving the country unprepared for future health emergencies.
Mexico's Healthcare Crisis: Resurgence of Preventable Diseases
Mexico faces a dual epidemiological alert for measles and pertussis due to a weakened healthcare system resulting from budget cuts, the closure of Seguro Popular, and a lack of public notification about vaccinations, leaving the country unprepared for future health emergencies.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Pertussis Deaths and Infections Rise to 2017 Levels
The U.S. saw at least 12 pertussis deaths in 2024, the highest since 2017, with weekly infections recently reaching 360 cases nationally—a 27% increase from the prior week; Florida reported the most cases (44), mostly in children under 5, prompting vaccination recommendations.
U.S. Pertussis Deaths and Infections Rise to 2017 Levels
The U.S. saw at least 12 pertussis deaths in 2024, the highest since 2017, with weekly infections recently reaching 360 cases nationally—a 27% increase from the prior week; Florida reported the most cases (44), mostly in children under 5, prompting vaccination recommendations.
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48% Bias Score
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