Stacy Fisher+FollowMeasles Making a Scary Comeback?!Did you see this? Over 1,000 measles cases have already popped up in the US this year—the highest since 2019! Most are tied to a huge outbreak in West Texas that’s now spreading to nearby states. Wildest part? Most people getting sick weren’t vaccinated. Hospitalizations are up, and there have been three deaths—matching the total from the last 20 years. Seriously, what is going on?! #MeaslesOutbreak #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork #HealthNews #Health22Share
Joel Sweeney+FollowMeasles Cases Are Spiking—Here’s WhyDid you hear? Measles cases just hit over 1,000 across 31 states, and most are tied to outbreaks! The CDC says this is way more than last year, and it’s mostly happening in places with low vaccination rates. Meanwhile, there’s a lot of mixed messaging about the vaccine from officials, which isn’t helping. Health experts are stressing: measles is super contagious, and skipping vaccines is making things worse. Wild times for public health! #MeaslesOutbreak #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #CDCUpdate #Health1112Share
Stacy Fisher+FollowMeasles Is Making a Comeback?!Measles is surging worldwide—cases in the Americas are 11x higher than last year, and the U.S. just hit 935 cases across 30 states (up from 285 in 2024). Canada’s got over 1,000 cases, and Europe’s seeing its worst outbreak in 25 years. Experts say falling vaccination rates are to blame, and if this keeps up, measles could become a regular thing again. Wild to think a disease we thought was gone is back on the radar! #MeaslesOutbreak #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #HealthNews #WatercoolerMoment #Health22Share
suarezpatricia+FollowCOVID Vax: Major Life Saver, No Extra RisksTurns out, getting your COVID-19 shots in the Netherlands really did save lives—vaccine effectiveness against COVID deaths was over 90% right after the main series, and boosters brought protection back up. Even better? There was no spike in deaths from other causes after getting vaccinated. If you were worried about hidden risks, this massive study says you can relax. The benefits are real, especially for older folks and those in long-term care! #COVID19 #VaccinesWork #Netherlands #PublicHealth #ScienceNews #Health413Share
maria25+FollowFlu Deaths Spike as Vaccine Rates DropDid you see this? Child flu deaths in the US just hit their highest since the swine flu pandemic, and experts are blaming plummeting vaccination rates. Only 49% of kids got their flu shot this season (down from 64% five years ago). Meanwhile, RFK Jr’s new vaccine policies are making it even harder to get protected, with stricter testing rules and less CDC promotion. Doctors are calling this a return to the 'dark ages' for public health. Wild times! #VaccinesWork #FluSeason #PublicHealth #RFKJr #ParentingNews #Health90Share
Joel Sweeney+FollowFlu Season Hits Kids Hard—Here’s WhyDid you know this year’s flu season has been the deadliest for U.S. kids since 2009? Over 216 children have died, and experts say the number will likely climb. One big reason: fewer kids are getting flu shots—only 49% got vaccinated, down from 64% five years ago. The flu vaccine isn’t perfect, but it seriously cuts the risk of hospitalization and death. Maybe this is the wake-up call we all needed to keep up with those yearly shots! #FluSeason #Parenting #HealthNews #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #Health10Share
nathan87+FollowGermany Might Switch Up Teen VaccinesDid you know Germany is thinking about swapping its current meningitis C vaccine for a broader MenACWY shot for both toddlers and teens? New research says this could prevent nearly 3,000 cases and over 500 deaths, plus it’s cost-effective. Other countries already do this, and it could mean way better protection for everyone—especially if schools help boost vaccine rates. Would you support this change? #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #Germany #Meningitis #HealthNews #Health100Share
Charles Christensen+FollowFlu Season Hits Kids Harder Than EverJust saw that this year’s flu season has already claimed more kids’ lives than any year since the 2009 swine flu pandemic—and the season isn’t even over yet. The CDC says 216 kids have died so far, and experts think the final number will be even higher. A big reason? Fewer kids are getting flu shots—only 49% this year, down from 64% five years ago. Vaccines might not stop every sniffle, but they’re proven to save lives. Wild how much this matters! #FluSeason #VaccinesWork #Parenting #HealthNews #Health30Share
Joel Sweeney+FollowMeasles Is Back—Did We Lose Herd Immunity?Measles cases are exploding in the US—over 930 so far this year, way up from last year. Experts say we might've lost herd immunity because not enough people are getting vaccinated (we're at 91%, but need 95%). Most of those getting sick are unvaccinated, and the outbreak is spreading fast, especially in Texas. Measles is super contagious and can be really dangerous, especially for kids. Wild to think it was considered eradicated here just 24 years ago! #MeaslesOutbreak #HerdImmunity #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth #Health72Share
Jacqueline Ray+FollowMeasles Scare at MLB Game?!Imagine going to a packed baseball game and finding out later someone there had measles. That’s what happened at a Texas Rangers game with 40,000 fans! Health officials are worried this could spark a major outbreak, especially since measles spreads like wildfire among the unvaccinated. If you were at that game, definitely keep an eye out for symptoms. This is a wild reminder to double-check your vaccine status! #MeaslesOutbreak #MLB #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork #TexasNews #Health50Share
