International health experts are meeting this week to determine if the United States and Mexico have forfeited one of their greatest public health victories — the elimination of measles.
Read MoreWith measles cases on the rise, the Chatham County Board of Health recently issued a statement urging everyone to get vaccinated.
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Saturday was a national day of ‘Stand Up For Science’ protests, with dozens of Research Triangle community members taking part in Chapel Hill.
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The Orange County Health Department has reported that a person infected with measles recently...
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Later this month, Orange County is hosting a public symposium on measles, part of a push to urge parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Read MoreOrange County medical director Erica Pettigrew joins Aaron to discuss an upcoming public symposium on measles and the MMR vaccine.
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The U.S. registered its first death from measles since 2015 this week. While more common globally, the virus’ numbers are up in recent years.
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States are heatedly debating whether to make it more difficult for students to avoid vaccinations...
Read MoreA Measles outbreak across portions of the United States has sparked concern from parents here in Orange County and enflamed the debate over vaccinations. Stacy Shelp, Public Information Officer with Orange County Health...
Read MoreYour local health department has been recognized by the NC Division of Public Health for its speedy response to this year’s measles outbreak.
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