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March 22, 2025

Parents of girl who died after measles infection said they wouldn't get MMR vaccine

After their daughter passed away following a measles infection, West Texas parents spoke with Children’s Health Defense about their thoughts on the MMR vaccine.

March 19, 2025

New outbreak of deadly bird flu strain confirmed for first time in 8 years

The H7N9 strain of bird flu was detected on a poultry farm in Mississippi. The infection of 47,654 commercial chickens was confirmed on March 13 by the World Organization for Animal Health.

March 14, 2025

Fly safely amid measles outbreak with these important travel tips

As measles cases spread in the U.S., Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital spoke with WebMD chief medical officer Dr. John Whyte, who shared tips on how to stay safe from infection while traveling.

March 11, 2025

Measles cases continue to rise in Texas — see the latest numbers

Texas has released its latest numbers of reported measles cases amid the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains region. Twenty-nine of the patients have been hospitalized.

March 11, 2025

Measles more likely to be severe among malnourished, RFK says

RFK Jr. emphasized the link between nutrition and measles severity in an interview with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ' Dr. Marc Siegel. Here's what to know about why malnourished children are at higher risk.

March 10, 2025

Maryland confirms first measles case in traveler at major DC airport

The state of Maryland has confirmed its first measles case in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally. Here's what you should know.

March 9, 2025

Virginia health officials confirm measles case at major international airport

Virginia health officials said they are aware of a confirmed case of measles that may have exposed other travelers at Dulles International Airport on March 5 between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.

March 6, 2025

Vitamin A as measles treatment? RFK Jr.'s comments spark discussion of benefits and risks

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. considered vitamin A as a CDC-recommended therapeutic for supportive measles care. Public health and infectious disease experts weigh the benefits and risks.

March 4, 2025

RFK Jr. recommends measles vaccines for community immunity while supporting personal choice

Amid the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ' senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel sat down with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in an exclusive interview to discuss contagion concerns.

March 4, 2025

RFK Jr.: CDC seeing 'very good' results with measles treatments in Texas

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss his interview with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the measles outbreak across the country.