Weekly Influenza News
Apr 19
3 min read

Influenza News: April 19, 2019

91 pediatric deaths related to various influenza viruses have been confirmed during the 2018-2019 flu season
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Category: 
Influenza
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Apr 19
4 min read

EV-D68 Virus Identified as a Cause of Acute Flaccid Myelitis

AFM case in Minnesota reveals Enterovirus-D68 in the cerebrospinal fluid of one affected patient
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Category: 
Acute Flaccid Myelitis
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USA Measles Spotlight
Apr 19
9 min read

622 Measles Cases Reported By 22 States During 2019

NYC Health Department issued 3 civil summonses, subject to fines, to people who failed to comply with the Health Commissioner’s Emergency Order mandating measles vaccination
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Category: 
Childhood Diseases
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Apr 19
3 min read

#VaccinesWork Saving up to 3 Million Lives Each Year

Every $1 invested on childhood immunization produces $44 ROI
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Category: 
Childhood Diseases
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Apr 18
4 min read

Indiana University Mumps Outbreak Reveals Waning MMR Vaccine Protection

Third MMR vaccination reduces mumps risks for under-immunized people
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Category: 
Childhood Diseases
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Apr 18
3 min read

Ebola Virus Shedding Reported in 30% of Male Survivors

PREVAIL III clinical trial reported Ebola RNA was detected in 30 percent of male semen samples up to 40 months from time of illness
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Category: 
Ebola
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