Measles

2022 - 11 - 24

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Measles now an imminent global threat as millions of children miss ... (Livemint)

Measles outbreak: In 2021, officials said there were about nine million measles infections and 128000 deaths worldwide.

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Nearly 40 million children are dangerously susceptible to growing ... (World Health Organization)

Measles vaccination coverage has steadily declined since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose ... (Metro Philadelphia)

The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the ...

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Measles outbreak hits Mumbai and nearby areas: 13 deaths in a ... (The Indian Express)

Among the surrounding areas which have reported a spike in cases, 51 cases were reported in Malegaon, 37 in Bhiwandi, 28 in Thane, 17 in Nashik, 15 in Thane ...

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Measles outbreak: Centre orders for 'outbreak response ... (Livemint)

In the wake of rising measles cases among children, central government has asked all the states and UTs to carry out 'outbreak response immunization' for ...

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Mumbai records 13 new measles cases, one death (India Today)

As many as 30 new measles patients were admitted to civic or state-run hospitals in the city during the day while 22 patients were discharged, ...

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Nearly 40 million children missed measles vaccine dose last year ... (All India Radio)

World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that there is now an imminent threat of measles spreading in various regions globally, as COVID-19 led to a ...

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Administer additional dose of measles, rubella vaccines to children ... (The Indian Express)

The special dose will be in addition to the primary vaccination schedule – first dose at 9-12 months and the second dose 16-24 months.

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Over 40 million children missed measles vaccine in 2021, WHO ... (India Today)

In view of the decline in measles vaccination coverage since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, the WHO has warned of a global threat.

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Govt rushes teams to 3 more states over surge in measles (Hindustan Times)

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can severely sicken young children, but is normally kept under check due to large-scale vaccination.

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Measles now an imminent global threat due to pandemic, say WHO ... (The Indian Express)

Measles is one of the most contagious human viruses and is almost entirely preventable through vaccination. However, it requires 95% vaccine coverage to prevent ...

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Nearly 40 million children susceptible to measles due to COVID-19 ... (UN News)

Nearly 40 million children are at risk of getting measles due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers ...

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Measles Outbreak India: वैक्‍सीन नहीं ले सके 4 करोड़ बच्‍चों पर खसरे का ... (दैनिक जागरण)

Measles Case in India भारत में भी बच्चों में तेजी से खसरा बीमारी फैल रही है जिसे लेकर केंद्रीय ...

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Measles in Mumbai: 13 New Cases, 1 More Death Recorded (The Wire)

The city's infection tally this year so far is 233 and the fatality toll, 12.

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Measles: Know all about symptoms, prevention and treatment of this ... (Livemint)

What is measles? Measles is one of the most contagious human viruses. If you contract the virus, the disease related to it can last up to ten days. It is almost ...

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Measles in Mumbai: मुंबई में खसरा से तबाही के बीच बीएमसी की अपील ... (अमर उजाला)

Measles Vaccine: मुंबई के 24 सिविक वार्डों में से 10 में 21 स्थानों से खसरा फैलने की सूचना मिली है ...

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Imminent threat: WHO warns 40 million children susceptible to ... (Down To Earth Magazine)

There has been a 'steady decline' in measles vaccination coverage since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the WHO says.

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Measles outbreak: All the important vaccines your child must get (Hindustan Times)

The present outbreak of measles in and around surrounding areas of Mumbai has killed 12 children so far. Vaccination plays an important role in protection ...

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