Measles outbreak holds higher risk for pregnant women, babies
A newborn with measles is among the cases reported in the growing West Texas outbreak, Lubbock public health officials say.
For Parents of Babies Near Measles Outbreaks, a Painful Waiting Game
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world, and can live on surfaces or suspended in the air for two hours.
Long Island baby tests positive for measles — and 12 more may have been exposed, officials warn
A Long Island baby tested positive for measles as health officials issued an ominous warning Wednesday that at least 12 more ...
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Measles outbreak holds higher risk for pregnant women, babies
“Thus, these women are also at risk of having a baby with congenital rubella syndrome should they acquire rubella in the first trimester of pregnancy.” Rubella was once common and widespread ...
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Rubella-Virus Hemagglutination-Inhibition Test
The purpose of this paper is to report specific rubella-virus hemagglutination and the development of a hemagglutination-inhibition test for antibody assay. The WI-2 line of baby-hamster-kidney ...
Should babies get a 'bonus dose' of the measles vaccine? Doctors say it depends
Like many anxious parents, Beth Spektor spent the last few weeks fretting over how to protect her infant daughter from the ...
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Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Does a measles vaccine last forever?
While there are some outlying cases, it’s important to note that if you had the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as a baby or child, you are protected for life. Learn more about the ...
Former CDC director argues for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine dose
Former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky called for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine doses in a new opinion paper published Friday.