Bay Area health officials urge measles vaccination

Bay Area health officials urge measles vaccination as cases rise across the country
The health departments from all Bay Area counties urged people to get vaccinated against measles because of rising cases across the country.
Bay Area Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Amidst Rising Measles Cases in the US, Multiple Counties Respond to Outbreak Fears
Measles cases rise in the US; Bay Area officials urge vaccination, highlighting the importance of the MMR vaccine in light of recent deaths and Texas outbreak.
Message from Bay Area doctors: Get vaccinated for measles
In a statement, the Association of Bay Area Health Officials said it was making the recommendation because measles cases are rising in the United States. Officials said measles ca
Bay Area health officials urge measles vaccination in face of nationwide outbreak
In the face of a growing nationwide measles outbreak, San Francisco health officials have joined other Bay Area health officials in urging people to get vaccinated against the disease. The health departments are encouraging vaccinations for anyone who is unsure if they’ve been previously vaccinated or did not have measles as
California counties urge vigilance with measles cases on the rise
Health officers in San Francisco Bay Area counties are urging vigilance as measles cases rise across the country. More than 300 cases have been reported in the United States as of March 14, which includes an outbreak in Texas and nearby states. At least two people have died, the first measles deaths in the country since 2015.
Santa Cruz County health officials join Bay Area professionals urging measles vaccination
Santa Cruz County health officials, along with a number of other agencies in the Bay Area and Central Coast, are urging the public to get a measles vaccine if they have not already done so. Measles is a highly contagious virus that can cause serious illness and death.
Algoma Public Health says make sure you’re vaccinated against measles
“Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications, especially for infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems,” wrote Dr. John Tuinema, APH acting medical officer of health in an email to SooToday Friday.
North Bay confirms its 1st measles case in 30 years as Ontario numbers rise, health units urge vaccination
North Bay has confirmed its first case of measles since 1995 as numbers in Ontario continue to rise.The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit made the announcement on Friday.The risk to the public is low,
Doctors urge Bay Area residents to get measles vaccine as cases rise nationally
Doctors in the Bay Area are urging residents to get vaccinated for measles as cases continue to rise across the county and state. Health officials said the risk of exposure in the Bay Area is pretty low,
Sharp spike in measles cases prompt health leaders to encourage getting vaccine
Bay Area health leaders are encouraging everyone to check if they got the measles vaccine or to visit their doctor and receive the shot if they are unsure. The recommendations comes after the United ...
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