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Vaccine uptake has declined in Brazil and South Africa over the last decade, reversing gains in protecting children against diseases like measles, polio, diphtheria, and whooping cough. The article highlights that vaccine hesitancy in these regions cannot be attributed to a single factor.

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S. due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy, with Utah, South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia reporting significant increases in 2026. The CDC reports 1,983 measles cases this year, and the U.S. may lose its 2000-earned measles elimination status. Federal funding cuts to public health and anti-vaccine rhetoric are complicating containment efforts.

A group of US insurers will continue covering routine vaccines through 2027 despite the Trump administration's criticism. Experts note this move indicates insurers' belief in vaccines' safety and effectiveness amid outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough.

US insurers will continue covering routine vaccines through 2027 despite the Trump administration's criticism of vaccine schedules. Experts view this decision as a sign that insurers believe vaccines are 'safe and effective', even as outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough persist.

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S. due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy, with 1,983 measles cases reported in 2026—nearly matching 2025's total. States like Utah, South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia have seen significant increases, while the CDC warns the U.S. may lose its measles elimination status. Public health departments face challenges containing outbreaks amid federal funding cuts and misinformation.

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S. due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy, with Utah and South Carolina reporting significant outbreaks. The CDC reports 1,983 measles cases in 2026, nearing the 2025 annual total, while 12 states and D.C. have exceeded their 2025 case counts by mid-year.

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S. due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy, with 1,983 measles cases reported in 2026—nearly matching the 2025 record. States like Utah, South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia have seen significant increases, and public health departments face challenges containing outbreaks amid federal funding cuts.

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S. due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy, with 1,983 measles cases reported in 2026 across 12 states and Washington, D.C. Utah, South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia have seen significant increases compared to 2025. Public health officials warn the U.S. may lose its measles elimination status as anti-vaccine rhetoric and funding cuts strain containment efforts.

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S. due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy, with 12 states and D.C. reporting more measles cases in 2026 than in all of 2025. Utah, South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia are among the hardest-hit states, and the U.S. may lose its measles elimination status. Federal funding cuts to public health and anti-vaccine rhetoric are complicating containment efforts.

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S. due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy, with Utah and South Carolina reporting significant outbreaks. The CDC reported 1,983 measles cases in 2026, nearing 2025's record total, while whooping cough deaths reached their highest level since 2010.

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in 2026, with Utah, South Carolina, Florida, and Virginia reporting more cases than in 2025. Vaccine hesitancy and misinformation are contributing factors, while public health departments face challenges due to funding cuts and rising hospitalizations.

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S. due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy, with Utah and South Carolina reporting significant outbreaks. The CDC reported 1,983 measles cases in 2026, nearing the 2025 annual total, and 12 states have more cases this year than in all of 2025. Federal funding cuts to public health and anti-vaccine rhetoric are complicating containment efforts.

Measles and whooping cough cases are surging in the U.S. due to low vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy, with 12 states and D.C. reporting more measles cases halfway through 2026 than in all of 2025. South Carolina and Utah have seen the largest outbreaks, driven by low vaccination rates and religious exemptions, while federal funding cuts to public health complicate containment efforts.

Louisiana parents support school vaccine protections that prevent outbreaks of diseases like measles and whooping cough. These protections allow schools to quickly contain contagious diseases, protecting vulnerable students and maintaining school operations. A statewide poll found 80% of Louisiana voters support current vaccine requirements.

The Pasadena Public Health Department is investigating four confirmed cases of whooping cough at Don Benito Fundamental School, prompting monitoring for additional infections and contact notifications.