Tag: measles
Officials confirm 6 measles cases among Afghan refugees in Virginia, Wisconsin
(Daily Caller News Foundation) — Six Afghan refugees in Virginia and Wisconsin have tested positive for measles, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday.
The cases...
Is the MN Measles Outbreak Over?
MINNEAPOLIS- The Minnesota Department of Health announced the measles outbreak that affected Minnesota has finally ended.
Starting in March, the outbreak had around 79 confirmed...
Measles Outbreak May Finally Be Letting Up
ST. PAUL, Minn. - After 68 cases of measles within Minnesota, and a great deal of hysteria, the outbreak may finally be letting up...
Immunization Requirements Become Bipartisan Issue
MINNEAPOLIS- A legislative response to the measles outbreak and wariness to immunization in general is in the works at the Minnesota capitol.
Rep. Mike...
Cost of Measles Outbreak is Growing, Health Commissioner Asks Legislature For...
ST. PAUL, Minn. - As the legislature is wrapping up final budget provisions before the end of the session, Minnesota Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger...
Hospitals Adopt New Procedures to Limit Spread of Measles
MINNEAPOLIS - Due to the recent measles outbreak, health care providers around the metro area are implementing special procedures to limit the spread of...
Did Children’s Minnesota Expose Cancer Patients to Measles?
MINNEAPOLIS - The number of measles cases in Minnesota continues to rise, now new details are emerging about how one Minneapolis hospital handled the...
UPDATE: MN Measles Epidemic Keeps Climbing – 32 Confirmed Cases
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) says the current measles epidemic has climbed to 32 confirmed cases.
The latest number measles cases surpasses the last measles...