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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 16 minutes ago
The CDC on ​Friday reported 4,588 measles cases in the U.S. as of October 22, up 178 from a week earlier, as the ​outbreak of the highly contagious ​disease continues. www.reuters.com/legal/lit….
US CDC says measles cases rise to 4,588 as outbreak continues

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US CDC says measles cases rise to 4,588 as outbreak continues

The US CDC on ​Friday reported 4,588 measles cases in ‌the country as of October 22, up 178 from a week earlier, as an ​outbreak of the highly contagious ​disease continues.
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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · about 5 hours ago
US measles cases hit 4,588, more than twice last year’s total Pennsylvania remains the US hot spot, accounting for nearly 30% of the country’s cases. Read more: bit.ly/4ie8kJt
Measles concept image, with a measles rash shaped into a rising graph on a child's back
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Healio Infectious Diseases @healioid.bsky.social · about 7 hours ago
📉 Recent data presented at #IDWeek2026 revealed that 6-month-olds do not have detectable levels of measles neutralizing antibodies. 💉 Pediatricians should consider infants’ personal risk for measles exposure when discussing vaccine timing with parents. vist.ly/5pqtx
Study: Babies lose most measles antibodies by age 6 months

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Study: Babies lose most measles antibodies by age 6 months

WASHINGTON — Neutralizing antibodies against measles fell below detectable levels by age 6 months for most infants included in a study presented at IDWeek.The finding suggests that infants may need to be vaccinated earlier to be protected against measles, researchers said.
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Dimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · about 7 hours ago
Next session: updates on encephalitis. And of course, the first talk will focus on neurological consequences of measles (and influenza) 🤦🏻‍♂️
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KFF @kff.org · about 8 hours ago
Many MAHA supporters have confidence in the safety of childhood vaccines, including three-quarters who are confident the vaccines for MMR (76%) and polio (76%) are safe and at least half who say the same of hepatitis B and flu vaccines. Full details here: on.kff.org/4yTArVA
KFF bar chart titled "Many MAHA Supporters Have Confidence in the Safety of Long-Standing Childhood Vaccines, Like Those for MMR and Polio." It displays the percentage of people confident in vaccines for MMR, Polio, Hepatitis B, Flu, and COVID-19. Categories include Party ID and support for MAHA.
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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · about 9 hours ago
From Ebola transmission in Central and West Africa to the ongoing U.S. measles surge and the country's first human H5N1 case this year, public health threats continue to evolve rapidly. Stay informed on the latest updates by checking out this week’s Tracking Report: mailchi.mp/messages/pan...
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janicete @janicete.bsky.social · about 9 hours ago
what once was eliminated in the u.s. in 2000 has a reprise. with high infectivity & no antiviral treatment, measles vaccination remains our best shot at prevention & eradication. 💉 a map overlay of measles cases & public health funding is telling. @andrewpaviamd.bsky.social #idweek2026
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