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How the South Carolina measles outbreak grew from 5 to almost 1,000 cases

How the South Carolina measles outbreak grew from 5 to almost 1,000 cases

How the South Carolina measles outbreak grew from 5 to almost 1,000 cases The South Carolina measles outbreak is one of the largest in the United States in decades. It started with just five known cases in October, but by January exploded to 847 — becoming larger than last year’

Measles spreads across some Southwestern states

(The Center Square) - The area along the Arizona and Utah border is continuing to see the measles outbreak that started in August, and California and Colorado have seen a number of cases. Nevada hasn't seen any, but is monitoring the national trend. Meanwhile, the Arizona Department of Health

India moves closer to dengue vaccine as final trials underway

India moves closer to dengue vaccine as final trials underway

As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots against the deadly mosquito-borne disease. Dengue, which causes severe flu-like symptoms and debilitating body aches, has exploded globally, fuelled by

Surgeon general appointee advocates for a new vision for American health care

(The Center Square) – Surgeon General appointee Casey Means fielded pointed questions from both parties during her confirmation hearing Wednesday, while outlining a vision for American health that emphasizes prevention and addresses the root causes of disease. While eventually, senators asked Means’ about her qualifications for the role – Means completed medical

15 states sue Trump administration over child vaccine policy

15 states sue Trump administration over child vaccine policy

Fifteen Democratic-run US states announced Tuesday they are suing President Donald Trump's administration over its reduction in the number of recommended pediatric vaccines, which they criticize as contrary to science. The reform, announced in January by the US Department of Health and Human Services led by long-

WATCH: Democrats sue feds over childhood vaccine overhaul

Editor's note: This story was updated Tuesday night to add a comment from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (The Center Square) – The attorneys general of California and Arizona on Tuesday announced Democrats' multi-state lawsuit to block the Trump administration's overhaul

Not Throwing Away Our Shot

Since returning to campus last month, active cases of COVID-19 in Gallatin County have risen dramatically, prompting a rapid shift in MSU’s mask policy to once again require masks in instructional settings. The Gallatin City-County Health Department has also been sending warning signals about what the continued