The number of measles cases reported in the United States has risen to 839, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s up from 764 cases reported last week, when officials said the outbreak had reached a level not seen in the U.S. in 25 years. Measles outbreaks up in 2019 Reported cases of […]
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The world’s largest social media site will soon take aim against anti-vaxxers. Facebook will start by lowering the ranking of groups and pages that spread misinformation about vaccinations in its news feed and search options, a representative said Wednesday. “These groups and pages will not be included in recommendations or in predictions when you type […]
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A chickenpox-related stroke in a previously healthy 11-month-old boy serves as a scary reminder the childhood disease is not as benign as many parents would like to believe. The boy’s mother sought medical care after noticing he had developed weakness on his right side. Doctors determined the stroke was a complication of a chickenpox infection […]
