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Measles Outbreak: Cases Surpass 2023 Numbers, NY Among Dozens Of States Reporting Sickness Measles Outbreak: Cases Surpass 2023 Numbers, NY Among Dozens Of States Reporting Sickness
Measles Outbreak: Cases Surpass 2023 Numbers, NY Among Dozens Of States Reporting Sickness Less than a month since a case of measles showed up outside of New York City, the number of cases has more than doubled across the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On Friday, April 12, the CDC announced that the total number of measles cases in the US in 2024 has reached 121 — far surpassing last year’s number of 58 — with cases being reported in 18 states and jurisdictions, including New York State. The update comes after a Nassau County child under the age of 5 was announced as the state’s first measles case to be reported outside of New York C…

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by Sophie Grieser
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COVID-19: Omicron Doesn't Attack Lungs As Strongly As Other Variants, Studies Show COVID-19: Omicron Doesn't Attack Lungs As Strongly As Other Variants, Studies Show
Covid-19: Omicron Doesn't Attack Lungs As Strongly As Other Variants, Studies Show Brand-new studies are suggesting why the highly contagious COVID-19 strain Omicron is not as severe as other variants of the virus. Omicron is milder because it doesn't attack the lungs as strongly as other variants, according to the studies. Omicron produced less damaging infections, often limited largely to the upper airway - the nose, throat, and windpipe - in testing conducted on mice and hamsters, The New York Times reports. “The variant did much less harm to the lungs, where previous variants would often cause scarring and serious breathing difficulty," the report says. The findings…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Pfizer Boasts Vaccine Candidate That's More Than 90% Effective COVID-19: Pfizer Boasts Vaccine Candidate That's More Than 90% Effective
Covid-19: Pfizer Boasts Vaccine Candidate That's More Than 90% Effective More reliable than the flu shot? Pfizer on Monday trumpeted a COVID-19 vaccine candidate as more than 90% effective – nearly three times better than the effectiveness of last season’s influenza vaccine. Pfizer said it hopes to have 50 million doses of the free vaccine ready by the end of this year and as many as 1.3 billion doses available next year to fight the deadly global pandemic. Two doses per person of BNT162b2 would be necessary, said the Manhattan-based drug maker, which teamed up with BioNTech of Germany to develop the booster. Pfizer plans to ask the federal Food and Drug Admini…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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COVID-19: Drop In Child Vaccinations During Pandemic Sparks Concerns Over New Outbreaks COVID-19: Drop In Child Vaccinations During Pandemic Sparks Concerns Over New Outbreaks
Covid-19: Drop In Child Vaccinations During Pandemic Sparks Concerns Over New Outbreaks With parents avoiding their children’s doctor visits amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, early childhood immunization rates have precipitously dropped, sparking new healthcare concerns. Healthcare professionals are reporting that since the COVID-19 pandemic began, pediatric immunizations are dropping for illnesses such as measles, mumps, and whooping cough. PCC, a pediatric electronic health records company, gathered vaccine information from 1,000 independent pediatricians nationwide, which showed that immunizations are down nearly 75 percent for some illnesses. Using th…

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by Zak Failla
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Should My Child See The Pediatrician For Vaccines Or Well-Visits During This Pandemic? Should My Child See The Pediatrician For Vaccines Or Well-Visits During This Pandemic?
Should My Child See The Pediatrician For Vaccines Or Well-Visits During This Pandemic? We’re getting asked by many parents if, during this pandemic, they should bring their children in for vaccinations and scheduled well visits. In general, the answer is yes. Getting those early immunizations in for babies and toddlers has important benefits. It helps to protect them from infections, such as pneumococcus and pertussis that can be deadly, at a time when their immune system is vulnerable. For some children with special health conditions, or those who are behind on immunizations, waiting is definitely not recommended. Leading experts warn that delays in immunizations could caus…

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55 Families File Class Action Lawsuit To Repeal NY's Religious Exemption Ban On Vaccines 55 Families File Class Action Lawsuit To Repeal NY's Religious Exemption Ban On Vaccines
55 Families File Class Action Lawsuit To Repeal NY's Religious Exemption Ban On Vaccines Fifty-five families are suing the state in Supreme Court challenging a new law that repeals the religious exemption for vaccinations. Attorneys Michael H. Sussman and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., filed the suit on Wednesday, July 10, stating the plaintiffs, held lawful religious exemptions, and requested that the court repeal the measure. the suit said. The suit claims the families can no longer educate their children or send them to camps as a result of the law. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Contributed “To deprive families of the rights to freedom of religious expression, parental rights, and the r…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations
Give It Your Best Shot: A CareMount Medical Expert On Immunizations Over time, our immune systems tend to weaken, putting us at higher risk for certain diseases. About 45,000 adults die each year from illnesses that could have been prevented by a vaccination (immunization). The best way to prevent certain complications is to get the appropriate vaccines. A physician can decide which vaccines are right for you based on your age, prior vaccinations, health, lifestyle, occupation, and travel destinations. If you have an ongoing health condition, such as diabetes or heart disease, getting immunized is especially important. The guidelines below are…

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Carlucci Bill Aims To Keep Children Safe From Measles At Summer Camp Carlucci Bill Aims To Keep Children Safe From Measles At Summer Camp
Carlucci Bill Aims To Keep Children Safe From Measles At Summer Camp With a few days left in the state legislative session, Sen. David Carlucci of New City, whose district includes Rockland and parts of Northern Westchester, is seeking to ensure that children attending summer camp will be safe from the measles and other contagious diseases.  Many parents have no idea that these camps do not have to submit vaccination records to the state. On Thursday, June 6, Carlucci held an Albany press conference to call for the passage of a new bill to close loopholes in state law that allow about 10,000 unregulated camps to operate without vaccination records. In …

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by Jon Craig
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Amid Measles Outbreak, Vaccination Bill Stalls In State Assembly Amid Measles Outbreak, Vaccination Bill Stalls In State Assembly
Amid Measles Outbreak, Vaccination Bill Stalls In State Assembly Despite a record-breaking measles outbreak legislation to eliminate religious vaccine exemptions has stalled, drawing hundreds to the New York State Capitol in Albany to rally against the bill. New York remains one of the hardest hit with the measles outbreak - namely in Rockland County - prompting state lawmakers to propose a bill that would bar parents from not vaccinating their children. That legislation has come under heavy scrutiny from parents and advocates who believe that vaccinations can have unintended consequences for children, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was at the for…

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by Zak Failla
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Family Feud? Kennedys Blast RFK Jr. Over His View On Vaccines Family Feud? Kennedys Blast RFK Jr. Over His View On Vaccines
Family Feud? Kennedys Blast RFK Jr. Over His View On Vaccines Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been taken to task by three members of his famous family for his views on vaccines, which have been debunked by health officials. Although the country is mired in one of the worst measles outbreaks in years, Kennedy, a former Bedford resident, has been known to spread conspiracy theories about vaccines causing autism and other impairments on social media, prompting his family to respond in an essay posted on Politico. The World Health Organization has reported a 300 percent increase in the number of measles cases around the world as compared to this time last year,…

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by Zak Failla
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681 Measles Cases In 22 States Breaks Record 681 Measles Cases In 22 States Breaks Record
681 Measles Cases In 22 States Breaks Record The measles outbreak that has spread throughout the nation has reached the highest level in 25 years, officials announced this week. In total, there have been 681 measles cases reported in 22 states this year, according to health officials. Between Jan. 1 and Monday, April 21, the Centers for Disease Control said that there have been 626 individual cases confirmed, an increase of 71 in the past week. The CDC said that this is the second-highest number of cases reported since measles was eliminated in 2000, second only to 667 cases that were reported in 2014. In the coming weeks, health offi…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's When You Can Get A Free Measles Vaccination In Westchester Here's When You Can Get A Free Measles Vaccination In Westchester
Here's When You Can Get A Free Measles Vaccination In Westchester The Westchester County Department of Health is providing free Measles vaccinations in White Plains. The vaccines will be given on two separate dates: Tuesday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 14 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the WCDH White Plains District Office (134 Court Street). Preregistration is recommended but not required. The vaccines will be offered for all Westchester residents at least one year of age. To pre-register and reserve your spot, click here. For more information on the Measles virus and vaccine, read the CDC fact sheet.

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Did You Get A Measles Vaccination As A Child? You Now May Need A Booster Shot Did You Get A Measles Vaccination As A Child? You Now May Need A Booster Shot
Did You Get A Measles Vaccination As A Child? You Now May Need A Booster Shot With the measles continuing to spread throughout the region, health officials are warning that some adults who received their shots decades ago may be in need of a booster. Nationwide, there have been 555 confirmed cases of measles reported in 20 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking the second worst year since the virus was eliminated in 2000. CNBC reported that if someone born between 1967 and 1991 - when the vaccine was improved and a booster shot was introduced - has approximately a 90 percent chance of being protected. Those born after 1991 have a…

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by Zak Failla
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90 New Measles Cases Reported This Week Nationally, CDC Says 90 New Measles Cases Reported This Week Nationally, CDC Says
90 New Measles Cases Reported This Week Nationally, CDC Says The measles outbreak is on course to be the worst in decades with 90 more cases reported nationally in the past week - the largest jump of the year - according to new numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Between Jan. 1 and April 11 this year, there have been 555 individual cases of measles confirmed in 20 states, the second highest total reported in the country since measles was eliminated as an endemic disease in 2000. The World Health Organization reported this week that there were more than 110,000 measles cases worldwide in the first three months of 2019, an…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's When You Can Get A Free Measles Vaccine In Westchester Here's When You Can Get A Free Measles Vaccine In Westchester
Here's When You Can Get A Free Measles Vaccine In Westchester For those in need of the measles vaccine, the Westchester County Health Department will be offering free measles, mumps, and rubella shots during three clinics. The clinics are being offered in an effort to stop the spread of the virus following the news that eight Westchester County residents have confirmed cases of measles. Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler urged residents to check their own vaccination status and protect themselves and their unvaccinated children from measles by getting the MMR vaccine from their provider or a special county clinic. “Call your healthcare provi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Multiple Measles Cases Confirmed In Westchester, Health Officials Say Multiple Measles Cases Confirmed In Westchester, Health Officials Say
Multiple Measles Cases Confirmed In Westchester, Health Officials Say Measles cases have been confirmed in eight Westchester County children, six are siblings, and all are from Northern Westchester, according to county officials. None of the children, who range in age from six month to 14 years old, attend public schools or childcare, said the Westchester County Health Department. The department is working with the families and healthcare providers to identify locations where the children may have exposed others.  The children, who were not vaccinated, appear to have been exposed to measles in Rockland County and Brooklyn, where there have been ongoing …

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by Kathy Reakes
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State Supreme Court Judge Rules Against Rockland County Measles State Of Emergency State Supreme Court Judge Rules Against Rockland County Measles State Of Emergency
State Supreme Court Judge Rules Against Rockland County Measles State Of Emergency A State Supreme Court judge has ruled against Rockland County's state of emergency order banning people under the age of 18 who have not received a measles vaccine from public places. Rockland County Executive Ed Day instituted the ban last month after more than 160 measles cases were confirmed to be infected with the virus. Since the state of emergency, another six people have been confirmed to be carrying the disease for a total of 167 cases. The suit against the state of emergency was brought by civil rights lawyer Michael Sussman on behalf of parents of unvaccinated students at Gree…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Site Of HS Baseball Game Changed From Rockland To Westchester Due To Measles Outbreak Site Of HS Baseball Game Changed From Rockland To Westchester Due To Measles Outbreak
Site Of HS Baseball Game Changed From Rockland To Westchester Due To Measles Outbreak Concern over the potential for exposure to measles in Rockland County, where a state of emergency is in effect, has caused at least one school district to request a change of venue for a sporting event. The Rye City School District announced it has changed one of its baseball games scheduled to be played in Nyack between Rye High School's junior varsity baseball team and Nyack High School on Monday, April 1, according to district officials. That game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 2, and will be played in Rye, at Rye's request. "The Rye City School Di…

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by Kathy Reakes
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State Of Emergency Declared Due To Measles Outbreak In Rockland State Of Emergency Declared Due To Measles Outbreak In Rockland
State Of Emergency Declared Due To Measles Outbreak In Rockland This story has been updated. As Rockland County continues to experience the "worst measles outbreak in the country" since the disease was eradicated in 2000, County Executive Ed Day has declared a state of emergency for all unvaccinated residents. Under the emergency, anyone who is under 18 years of age and unvaccinated against the measles will be barred from public places until the declaration expires in 30 days or until they have received the MMR vaccination, said Day. The measure goes into effect at midnight on Tuesday, March 26, Day said. Since the outbreak began in late September of …

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by Kathy Reakes
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First Measles Case Confirmed In Westchester First Measles Case Confirmed In Westchester
First Measles Case Confirmed In Westchester Westchester health officials are working to alert the public about the first case of measles reported in the county, as Rockland County continues to struggle with a measles outbreak that has sickened 143 people. The county learned of the case on Friday, March 1, when the Westchester County Health Department was notified that a Monroe College student was diagnosed with measles.  The student, who is a resident of New York City, had traveled to the college’s New Rochelle campus to attend a women's basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 26,  night. Officials are not…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Traveler With Confirmed Case Of Measles Hospitalized In Westchester Traveler With Confirmed Case Of Measles Hospitalized In Westchester
Traveler With Confirmed Case Of Measles Hospitalized In Westchester An international traveler who has been confirmed to have measles visited multiple locations in Rockland from Thursday, Oct. 4 to Thursday, Oct. 11, potentially exposing others to measles. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert advise residents that anyone who visited the following locations in Rockland, Bergen and Westchester counties may have been exposed to measles: Congregation Bais Elazer, 26 Voyager Court, Monsey, Oct. 4 between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Mia's Reflexology, 191 South Main Street, New City, Oct. 4 between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Three Cases Of Measles Confirmed In Putnam, More May Have Been Exposed Three Cases Of Measles Confirmed In Putnam, More May Have Been Exposed
Three Cases Of Measles Confirmed In Putnam, More May Have Been Exposed The Putnam County Department of Health has confirmed three positive cases of measles and said others may have been exposed earlier this week. Two are Putnam residents and the third lives in Connecticut, said Susan Hoffner, health educator of the Putnam County Department of Health. The hometowns of the three were not released. All the cases have been isolated to avoid spreading the disease further. Measles is a serious, highly contagious disease that can be spread through the air by coughing or sneezing. In rare cases it can be deadly. “Before these individuals were isolated, they may have …

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by Joe Lombardi
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European Tourists' Visit To Area Prompts Measles Warning European Tourists' Visit To Area Prompts Measles Warning
European Tourists' Visit To Area Prompts Measles Warning Three locations in New York City and the Hudson Valley may have been exposed to measles, according to state health officials. Anyone who visited these locations on the listed dates may have been exposed, state health officials said: Watchtower Education Center, Watchtower Drive, Patterson (Tuesday, April 17, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.)  Watchtower World Headquarters, Kings Drive, Tuxedo Park (Monday, April 16,  between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on New Jersey Avenue, Brooklyn (Sunday, April 15, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) Symptoms appear about 10 to 12 days …

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by Joe Lombardi
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State Health Department Warns Of Potential Hudson Valley Measles Exposure State Health Department Warns Of Potential Hudson Valley Measles Exposure
State Health Department Warns Of Potential Hudson Valley Measles Exposure The New York State Department of Health has issued an alert for parts of the Hudson Valley as well as New York City, regarding potential measles exposure. A tourist from Australia who has been confirmed to have measles visited hotels in Manhattan and Brooklyn, was part of an Oasis Bible Tour group at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, and visited the Watchtower Educational Center in Putnam County, an Orange County hotel, an Urgent Care Center in Orange County, and Orange Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department between Feb. 16–21, 2018, potentially exposing others to measles,…

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