Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Sparks Surge in Vaccinations

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, a widespread measles outbreak has sickened 767 people and caused four deaths across the state since April, driving an 84 percent surge in vaccinations in August as health officials contend with the highly contagious respiratory virus. Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Cases and Geographic Spread More than 3,400 measles cases … Read more

Weakening Health Systems Threaten Outbreak Detection, Scientists Warn

West African laboratory scientists meeting in Togo’s capital called on regional governments to strengthen disease detection capacity to prevent another major health crisis, warning that health systems across the region are growing increasingly vulnerable according to reports from Lome. The gathering highlights persistent worries over regional preparation for future outbreaks and a heavy reliance on … Read more