Maryland Partnership for Prevention

03/02/2017

The parents of a teenage girl who died of the flu have a message they want every mom and dad to hear.

07/02/2015

"The U.S. Just Recorded Its First Confirmed Measles Death in 12 Years"

"Health officials on Thursday confirmed the country's first measles death since 2003, and they believe the victim was most likely exposed to the virus in a health facility in Washington state during an outbreak there."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2015/07/02/the-u-s-just-recorded-its-first-confirmed-measles-death-in-12-years/

The woman, who died in spring, most likely contracted the virus from a health facility in Clallam County, Washington.

06/30/2015

Breaking News: "Governor Jerry Brown Signs School Vaccination Bill"

"A controversial bill that requires almost all school children to be vaccinated has been signed by Governor Jerry Brown.

"In a signing message, Governor Brown wrote: 'The science is clear that vaccines dramatically protect children against a number of infectious and dangerous diseases. While it's true that no medical intervention is without risk, the evidence shows that immunization powerfully benefits and protects the community.'"

http://abc7news.com/politics/governor-jerry-brown-signs-school-vaccination-bill/818476/

A controversial bill that requires almost all school children to be vaccinated has been signed by Governor Jerry Brown. Senate Bill 277 applies to public and private school students and children enrolling in day care. It's among the strictest vaccination guidelines in the country. Medical exempt…

04/10/2015

"California Approves Bill Banning Child Vaccine Exemptions"

California lawmakers approved a bill this week that would prevent most parents from opting out of vaccinations for their children enrolled in school, just months after the state was hit with the largest U.S. measles outbreak in decades.

http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/california-approves-bill-banning-child-vaccine-exemptions

The California bill would prevent most parents from opting out of vaccinations for their children enrolled in school.

01/09/2015

"9 Measles Cases Linked to Disneyland"

"At least nine people confirmed to have highly infectious measles visited Disneyland parks in Southern California last month, health officials said Wednesday."

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Measles-Cases-Disneyland-Disney-California-Adventure-Park-Orange-County-287830571.html

At least nine people confirmed to have highly infectious measles visited Disneyland parks in Southern California last month, health officials said Wednesday.

01/05/2015

"Flu Season Takes Another Turn for the Worse"

"This year's already worrisome flu season has taken a turn for the worse in recent days. The latest update issued Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows influenza is now widespread in 43 states -- up from 36 states the previous week. Six children died of the flu last week, raising the total number of childhood fatalities for this year's flu season to 21."

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-season-takes-another-turn-for-the-worse/

Latest figures from the CDC show this year's flu outbreak is spreading fast

12/29/2014

WASHINGTON — A lot of kids and adults in the Washington, D.C. area are spending the holidays in bed with the flu, and the latest government surveillance map shows no let-up in new cases. The Centers for Disease Control…

12/29/2014

"Older People Urged to Get High-Dose Vaccines Against Flu This Season"

"Older people, believed to be at greater risk for developing severe flu symptoms this season, should seek a high-dose vaccine instead of the standard dose even if they are frail and in long-term care, researchers say."

http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/health-and-medicine/healthy-choices/article5095275.html

New study results show that even dependent, ailing residents of long-term care facilities can boost their immune systems without severe side effects after inoculation with high-dose vaccine.

12/22/2014

With 13 states already showing high infection rates, the CDC says this flu season could be worse due to a flu strain resistant to the vaccine.

12/16/2014

Over a dozen NHL players have the mumps, Angelina Jolie has chicken pox, why are we seeing a resurgence in these childhood diseases? Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center, joins the News Hub.

12/04/2014

"CDC Warning: Flu Viruses Mutate and Evade Current Vaccine"

"Much of the influenza virus circulating in the United States has mutated and this year's vaccine doesn't provide good protection against it, federal health officials are warning. Flu season's barely starting, but most cases are being caused by a strain called H3N2 this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a health warning issued to doctors Wednesday night."

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/cold-flu/cdc-warning-flu-viruses-mutate-evade-current-vaccine-n261226

Much of the influenza virus circulating in the United States has mutated and this year's vaccine doesn't provide good protection against it, federal health o...

12/01/2014

"National Influenza Vaccination Week: The Importance for Seniors"

In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), A Place for Mom is participating in a blog relay as part of a countdown to the first day of NIVW.

http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/12-1-14-influenza-vaccination-week/

In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), A Place for Mom is participating in a blog relay. Learn more from the CDC.