How to avoid measles, one of the world’s most contagious viruses
Measles immunisation rates are “suboptimal” in many parts of the US and Europe. ADVERTISEMENT Measles is raising concerns among public health experts after an unvaccinated child died in a US outbreak that has infected more than 150 people. Cases of the preventable virus are continuing to rise in the US state of Texas, but measles […]
Here’s What To Know, How To Avoid It
Measles is rarely seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas. This week, an unvaccinated child died in the West Texas outbreak, which involves more than 120 cases. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the last […]
Measles cases more than tripled this year. Here’s how to help protect your kids as school starts.
As kids head back to school, federal health officials are emphasizing the importance of getting routine vaccinations against diseases like measles. Over 200 cases of measles have been reported this year in more than two dozen states and Washington, D.C., which is more than triple the number of cases reported last year. Most are in children under 5 […]
How to spot if your child has scarlet fever and what to do about it
What causes scarlet fever? “Scarlet fever is caused by a bacteria called Group A streptococcus (group A strep),” explains Dr Colin Brown. The bacteria is very contagious and spreads from person to person very easily. You can catch it by breathing in droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or from touching surfaces that […]