measles

Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, as outbreaks increase worldwide.

Over the years, however, the success of the measles vaccine has led to complacency about the dangers that has fanned vaccine hesitancy.

Disease X expected to spread easily like measles and may pose a life-threatening risk, similar to Ebola, said Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

Deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and whooping cough are on the rise in Ethiopia's Tigray region after vaccination rates plunged.

The ministry said the outbreak had now spread nationwide, with a case fatality rate of 6.9 pct.

The number of children sickened by measles in 2019 was the highest in 23 years, according to data published by the World Health Organisation and the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Parents and guardians of Year One pupils are urged to get the scheduled immunisation for their children from the nearest health facilities.

Measles immunisation campaigns in 24 countries have already been delayed, and more will be postponed.

If not all matters can be enforced by law, then efforts to create awareness should be stepped up on the importance of vaccination.

Over 500 cases of vaccination and immunisation rejections have been reported nationwide from January up till March this year.

All you need to know about measles in one glance.

The number of measles cases in the country has increased due to resistance from the anti-vaccine movement to reject immunisation for fear the vaccine contains pig DNA.

Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook page filled with his daughter's baby milestones now includes a trip to the doctor's office to be vaccinated.

The "Borat" star and actress wife Isla Fisher are giving the money to Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee to provide healthcare, shelter and sanitation for Syrian refugees.

The Health Ministry will investigate claims of a measles and chickenpox outbreak in Kuala Lumpur.

Anthony Albanese says social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users.

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High Court judge says the Home Ministry's seizure of the Pride watches was made without a warrant and was invalid.

Laos pledges to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists.

PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets with South Korean President Yoon Suek Yeol at the Yongsan Presidential Office.

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Families living in the targeted areas began fleeing their homes after nightfall.

Trump, who fiercely prizes loyalty, has long relied on family members for political advice, but which relative has his ear is known to vary.

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says that US President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet selections are drawing significant attention.

Hezbollah movement fires heavy rocket barrages at Israel and Israeli military says houses had been destroyed or set alight near Tel Aviv.