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Bangladesh Reports More Than 500 Measles Deaths in Ongoing Outbreak
Health authorities in Bangladesh are expanding vaccination efforts after more than 500 people died in a measles outbreak. Most of the deaths have occurred among children.
NprBangladesh Reports 528 Measles Deaths Since Mid-March Outbreak
Bangladesh has recorded more than 60,000 suspected measles cases and 528 deaths, mostly among children under age 5. The outbreak began after disruptions to the national vaccination program.
WiredChickenpox Parties Resurface in Some Parenting Groups Online
Some parents are discussing deliberate exposure to chickenpox on social media platforms. Public health data show vaccination has reduced cases and hospitalizations in multiple countries. Doctors note risks remain for unvaccinated children and immunocompromised individuals.
thehindu.comIndonesia Sees Rise in Parents Rejecting Measles Vaccines
A growing number of parents in Indonesia are choosing not to vaccinate their infants against measles, according to an AFP report. The country, the world's fourth most populous, is experiencing a measles surge even as the government works to contain the public health situation. Mi…
Los Angeles TimesSecond Infant Measles Case Reported in Orange County This Year
A baby in Orange County contracted measles after international travel, marking at least the second such infant case in California in 2026. Nationwide, 1,814 measles cases have been confirmed so far this year, approaching last year's total of 2,288. Three deaths have occurred sinc…
Nbc NewsWastewater Data Reveals Elevated Rotavirus Levels in U.S. Compared to Last Year
Rotavirus infections have increased in the U.S. since January, with wastewater surveillance indicating surges in the West and Midwest. Hospital admissions for the virus are up at facilities like Oklahoma Children’s OU Health. Vaccination rates have declined nationally amid recent…
citizen.co.zaMeasles Outbreak in Utah Expands from Rural Areas to Urban Regions
A measles outbreak that began in rural Utah in June has grown to affect hundreds of people in the state's urban areas. Health officials report ongoing cases in the urban corridor. The situation highlights challenges in vaccination coverage and public health response.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNew South Wales Offers Free Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine to Children Aged Two to Four
New South Wales has introduced free nasal spray flu vaccinations for children aged two to four, following similar programs in Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. The initiative aims to address declining vaccination rates among young children, who face higher risks…