A measles outbreak in Philadelphia has resulted in at least 8 confirmed cases, with potential spread to Delaware. The outbreak has been linked to vaccine hesitancy, and health officials warn of the risks, including erasing existing immune memory and hospitalizations. The outbreak has affected children, with some cases traced back to a daycare and a children's hospital. Similar outbreaks have been reported in Birmingham and Solihull in the UK, as well as in England and Wales, with vaccination rates of about 5% in some areas.
There were 1,603 suspected cases of measles in England and Wales in 2023, new statistics from the UK Health Security Agency show. Read more 🔗 https://t.co/rkDcwl6YLc
Measles cases surge in England and Wales fuelled by vaccine hesitancy over MMR jab
Measles cases surge in England and Wales fuelled by vaccine hesitancy over MMR jab Read more🔗 https://t.co/8NEiRo6YnZ
whoa. "A low vaccination rate of about 5% has been attributed to the rise" of #measles in Birmingham UK and surrounding area. Some people will find out the hard way just how much damage measles can do, including death. Incredibly bad vaxx rate, which will cause tragedies. https://t.co/xyQWpahc3v
Our local Children’s hospital is inundated with measles cases, with vaccination rates of 5%. https://t.co/tYiXyU6dzk
Eight confirmed cases of measles in young children in a growing outbreak in Philadelphia. It’s tragic to see any child suffer from measles given all the public health advances we’ve made in modern times to try and eradicate this horrible, childhood illness https://t.co/YWxgNGgkXt
Eight children in Philadelphia were infected in a measles outbreak as experts warned that U.S. vaccination rates risked dropping below a vital “tipping point.” https://t.co/8mN1U4HBwy
Two more day-care children are infected with the measles. Here’s what to know about the outbreak in Philadelphia (and the role of an unvaccinated child whose parents violated quarantine in expanding it). https://t.co/Po7NrgMYBU via @phillyinquirer
Community-wide protection against measles is vital to our children's health. The current measles outbreak in Philly spread from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to a daycare when a person with #measles violated quarantine guidelines. https://t.co/cPSBsbwHOD
At least eight people have gotten measles in an outbreak in the Philadelphia area. One child was sent to daycare despite quarantine instructions, and four others there subsequently got infected. https://t.co/E1V0eXkGWm
Health department cautions Philadelphians about recent measles cases. Here's the latest update:. https://t.co/Am8Su7HUHa.
There is an increase in measles cases in Birmingham & Solihull. Please be aware of measles symptoms: https://t.co/CxJ91x838I If you think you or your child may have measles, contact your GP practice but do not visit unless instructed, as measles can spread to others easily https://t.co/8ZQKuDVBHE
Measles Outbreak In Philadelphia Suggests Growing Problem Of Vaccine Hesitancy https://t.co/OwZ7WBPyum
8 measles cases now identified, Philadelphia health officials say https://t.co/VdNQsCatt8
Measles outbreak in Philly may have spread to Delaware as vaccine hesitancy creates breeding ground for outbreak https://t.co/48u7fdlbUi https://t.co/9kCcr3D6Qr
A heartbreaking consequence of lapses in vaccination! A measles outbreak is spreadinf in Philadelphia. MEASLES! It sends kids to the hospital, erases existing immune memory (creating long term risks) and kills 1 in 1000 It was eliminated in the US, but we seem hell bent on…
Philadelphia confirms at least 4 measles cases, warns about addition exposures at day care and hospitals https://t.co/2TU2djdZlS via @CBSPhiladelphia