Tag: measles outbreak
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Texas Town’s Measles Outbreak Highlights the Importance of Vaccination
Get Pregnant Fast In Texas, a troubling measles outbreak is unfolding, affecting both adults and children who have not received vaccinations. The ages of those impacted range from as young as 8 months to 27 years. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) confirmed the outbreak in Ellis County, which initially began with one…
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France to Mandate Vaccinations for All Children by 2018
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant move towards public health, French Prime Minister Lucas Moreau announced this week before the French Parliament that all vaccinations recommended by health authorities will be mandatory for children starting in 2018. This decision comes in response to alarming increases in measles cases across Europe, which is currently facing a…
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Oregon Takes a Stand: Unvaccinated Students Sent Home from School
Get Pregnant Fast In a decisive move, the state of Oregon is enforcing stricter vaccination requirements for its public school students. A newly proposed legislation has established an Immunization Exclusion Day, mandating that children who have not received their vaccinations be sent home. This policy is not a temporary measure; students will remain excluded until…