Articles tagged with Measles
Baltimore researchers will develop a new type of measles vaccine protecting infants younger than 9 months old, reducing global suffering and death rate from measles. A DNA vaccine approach using genetic material of the virus will be tested in humans to determine its effectiveness.
A study published in Thorax found that children who had measles before age 3 and had two or more younger siblings were less likely to develop asthma. The study, which followed over 300 people for 30 years, suggests that exposure to certain infections in infancy may help protect against asthma.
A new mathematical model explains changing patterns in epidemics by analyzing historical data on measles outbreaks. The research reveals that increases or decreases in birth rates or vaccination rates cause dramatic changes in epidemic patterns.
New research published in Gut journal found no evidence that measles virus is associated with Crohn's disease. The study isolated particles from the gut tissue of patients and compared them to healthy tissue samples, but found high levels of related cells in all types of samples.
A five-year plan aims for 95% vaccination coverage across countries, with $8 million allocated to strengthen surveillance, improve communications, and evaluate activities. Countries at risk have been targeted for special efforts to prevent outbreaks.
The Pan American Health Organization will launch a collaborative effort to eradicate measles from the Americas, building on progress made since 1994. The region has seen significant reductions in measles cases, but efforts must be redoubled to prevent importations and improve surveillance.