Measles
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Measles Outbreak Spreading Across US and EuropeHealth officials in the United States are Europe are reporting that new measles cases are soaring.
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Measles Oubreaks: What Are the Dangers?Years ago, everyone had the measles as a child. Now we immunize to prevent it. What are the dangers of measles? Why is getting the measles such a big deal?
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With Measles Outbreak, Disease is Alive and Well in the United StatesMeasles is no longer endemic in the United States, thanks to universal immunizations, but resistance to the vaccine threatens to reintroduce this killer of children to our communities. -
Treatment and Prevention of Measles InfectionMeasles is a contagious viral infectious disease. This article will walk you through steps to control the spread of this disease and treatment modalities for the virus.
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Does Vaccination Work in the Prevention of Measles?In 2007, a Japanese boy traveled to the United States to compete in the Little League World Series, and brought with him a transmittable case of measles. Read how those around him were affected and what prevention measures they had taken.
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Measles Case StudyThe purpose of this study is to gain knowledge and understanding of Measles, to give us an idea on how we can render care to the client with this condition for us to apply it on our future exposures as students and eventually as registered nurses.
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Dignosing Measles InfectionMeasles is an infection caused by the measles virus, a paramyxoviridae from genus Morbillivirus. Follow the steps below to know if you have developed measles.
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A Guide to the Three Day Rash of German MeaslesOften presenting mild, self-limiting, asymptomatic afflictions German Measles has no specific treatment regiment and may even go unnoticed by patients who contract the disease.
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CDC Warns Travelers About Measles OutbreaksMeasles outbreaks are still common in many areas or the world, including Europe. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) over 20 million people around the world still get measles every year.
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Importance of Measles Vaccines for ChildrenMeasles is a deadly disease and it is the number one cause of death in children throughout the world. There is no reason to risk it.
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What Parents Should Know about Measles, By the NumbersThe first 118 days of 2011 has seen the largest amount of reported measles cases in the United States since 1996. Of those cases, 90 percent were imported from overseas. Here are some important number for parents to be aware of. -
Measles AgainLast year there were quite a few outbreaks of measles in the U.S. Unfortunately, this year is likely to exceed last year in the number of cases. Why are we still having such a problem with an easily preventable disease?
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Measles is on the Rise in Europe -- Could We See an Increase in the U.S.?Measles is on the rise in Europe and cases may increase in the U.S. as well. Here is a look at this dangerous disease.
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Morbillivirus: MeaslesThe beginning of a series of certain diseases and disorders. This article provides information on the measles. -
Recent Rise in Reports of MeaslesThe CDC found 118 reports of measles within the first 4 months of this year alone (2011) according to their weekly mortality report.
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Infant Brings Home the Measles from OverseasAn infant brings home the German measles after an overseas trip
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Baby Treated for Rare Case of MeaslesA Minneapolis baby was diagnosed with measles, a rare illness that has been controlled in the U.S. due to high vaccination rates.
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Importance of Measles Vaccines to Avoid Rampant SpreadThere has been a vaccine for measles for many years now. It is important to make sure that your children continue to get these vaccines in order keep the spread of measles in the United States
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Living Through a Measles OutbreakI grew up in the '50s. Childhood disease, including a measles outbreak, ran rampant at that time. I knew children with polio and I had had mumps, whooping cough and chicken pox.
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Measles Outbreak in the United StatesOnce thought to be no more, the measles virus is back in full force.
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Measles OutbreakWhen I was a child, a measles outbreak was common place. I had the measles as a child and I remember them quite well. I itched like the dickens, had a horrible fever, could not play outside for a couple weeks, and had to wear sun glasses to watch TV,
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Fear of Autism May Be the Cause of the Recent Measles OutbreakFear of autism may be the reason the measles are on the rise! -
Measles Outbreak in the United Statesmeasles outbreak has been reported in the United States. This has been linked to an introduction from someone in Switzerland visiting Arizona. The first case was reported on February 12, 2008 when an adult visitor from Switzerland
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Finding Information Online About Rubella or German MeaslesRubella is also known as German Measles and the 3-day measles. The internet is a good resource for finding out more about rubella, the vaccine, and potential risks and dangers.
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Roseola: Viral Infection Often Confused with MeaslesThis is an overview of the fever and rash viral infection, roseola, which is often confused with measles.
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Study: HIV-Infected Children Do Not Develop Good Immunity After Being Inoculated with the Measles VaccineIn a new study published in the August 1st issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases, scientists find that children who are infected with HIV do not develop a good antibody response after being inoculated with the measles vaccine. -
Measles Cases at Little League World SeriesTwo cases of measles have been confirmed at this year's Little League World Series.
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Attenuvax Measles Vaccine IngredientsThe Attenuvax Measles vaccine ingredients include the Live Virus, Neomycin as an antibiotic, the chemical Sorbitol, and the animal byproducts hydrolized gelatin and chick embryo.
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Death Rate from Measles Drops 91 Percent in AfricaNumbers are dropping in Africa from an estimated 396,000 to 36,000 in Measles deaths from 2000-2006.
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A Beginner's Guide to the MeaslesHere's what to expect, translated from the medicalese, during a typical case of measles. -
Private Practice Takes on Measles VaccinesMany of our choices, our decisions of right and wrong, and our very lives are influenced by TV and Private Practice on the Measles vaccine is a prime example.
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The History of the MeaslesThe Measles is a virus that is highly contagious, not only passed though coughs and sneezes but also passed by touch. It's considered to have started as an animal disease.
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The Symptoms, Complications and Prevention of German MeaslesRubella or German measles is a relatively mild infection caused by the rubella virus. This article is about the symptoms, complications and prevention of German measles or Rubella
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Measles: Control and IsolationMeasles is a viral disease also known as Rubeola. Measles is specifically a paramyxovirus, which means they are negative-sense single stranded RNA.
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Symptoms and Treatment of MeaslesMeasles were once a common childhood disease which is not seen as commonly anymore due to effective vaccinations.
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Importance of German Measles, Mumps and Measles VaccineHow important is it for my child to receive her shots for German measles, mumps and measles?
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Baby Measles: A Common Childhood AilmentUnderstand what baby measles are and how to treat them.
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My Walls Have the Measles!There are a lot of things I don't like in my home. Wallpaper and curled up linoleum are two of them. You should see what happened when I started "undecorating."
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Is Measles a Disease of the Past?It's easy to sit back and believe that all childhood diseases can now be prevented, even if we choose not to immunize our children. That thought might need to change. -
Measles, Whooping Cough and VaccinationsMany parents are leery of vaccinating their children. The fear of autism and mercury poisoning is preventing them. Unfortunately, you may be afraid of the wrong things.
