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Flu season is arriving early across America
Some US regions are already seeing case levels typical of late fall or early winter, weeks ahead of schedule.
Vox · 2m

Sixth measles death in Pennsylvania outbreak
A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman dies of measles in Franklin County, bringing Pennsylvania's death toll to six as the state outbreak continues to spread.
Ars Technica · 1m

Chester County school closes over measles case
Oxford Area High School closes Friday due to measles outbreak in Chester County.
PhillyVoice · 1m

Pennsylvania measles cases surge to 1,078 this year
Pennsylvania reports 74 new measles cases, bringing the year's total to 1,078 with five deaths and 207 hospitalizations.
ABC News · 1m

Check Measles Vaccination Status
How to find out if you're vaccinated against measles.
PhillyVoice · 2m

Measles exposure warnings across St. Louis region
Missouri health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Busch Stadium and nearby businesses between September 12 and 14.
ABC News · 1m

Fifth measles death in Pennsylvania outbreak
A fifth unvaccinated person has died of measles in Pennsylvania as the outbreak spreads across 39 counties, but the CDC is counting only two deaths.
Ars Technica · 1m

Measles surges as health officials fall silent
The U.S. faces its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, but federal health leaders are downplaying the crisis instead of urging vaccination.
TIME · 2m

Nurses battle measles in Amish country
Pennsylvania health workers go door-to-door vaccinating against the deadliest US measles outbreak since 1992, while political figures cast doubt on deaths.
BBC News · 3m

Measles exposure reported at Philadelphia airport
Health officials warn travelers at PHL airport on September 13 may have been exposed to measles, urging vaccination checks.
PhillyVoice · 2m

Measles exposure at Philadelphia children's hospital
Infants in CHOP's NICU may have been exposed to measles on September 11, prompting preventative treatment and investigation.
PhillyVoice · 2m

Measles exposure reported at Ocean City venues
Maryland health officials warn of possible measles exposure from an out-of-state visitor during Labor Day weekend.
The Banner · 1m

Pennsylvania hospitals battle worst measles outbreak in decades
Nearly 700 cases have been reported this year, with hospitals seeing patients daily after decades without a single case.
ABC News · 2m · 1 like

46 students diagnosed with flu at Perak boarding school
An Influenza A cluster at an Ipoh boarding school has affected dozens of students, with health officials monitoring the situation.
Malay Mail · 1m

Chile just ended dog-borne rabies
Fifty years of vaccination vans and door knocks made Chile the first South American country to stop dog-to-human rabies.
ABC News · 1m