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Posted By: Dutch Josh 2
Subject: measles 2025
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2025 at 7:08am

DJ, The US is reporting several outbreaks of measles this year (a.o. in Texas). Europe had some reports from Central Europe; Wintersports however may bring spread...

https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/26/multiple-measles-reports-helmond-primary-school - https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/26/multiple-measles-reports-helmond-primary-school or https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/26/multiple-measles-reports-helmond-primary-school ; https://www.ggdbzo.nl/nieuws/mazelen-op-een-basisschool-in-helmond/ - GGD Brabant-Zuidoost has received multiple reports of children with measles at a primary school in Helmond. The health service urged anyone with symptoms to stay home, especially during carnival where a virus can spread quickly among the many attendees.

Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease. The virus that causes it spreads through coughing, sneezing, and talking. Symptoms start with a fever, cough, and red eyes. Three to seven days later, a rash develops, typically starting behind the ears and then spreading over the body. It can take 7 to 18 days after first contact with the virus to start showing symptoms.

In the Netherlands, children are vaccinated against measles with the MMR vaccine in the National Vaccination Program. “Vaccinated people and people who have already had measles are well protected against the disease,” the GGD said. But it is still possible that you can get the disease. Parents of children who have missed their MMR jabs can contact the GGD to organize a catch-up vaccination.

Measles usually heals on its own but can sometimes make people seriously ill. Babies, unvaccinated pregnant women, and people with low immunity are at extra risk of becoming seriously ill from measles.

Last week, the public health institute RIVM reported https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/07/number-measles-cases-increased-january-national-outbreak-yet - 34 confirmed cases of measles in the first weeks of 2025, considerably more than in the same period last year. The western parts of Noord-Brabant and the Amsterdam region had the most cases, relative to population size. In March 2024, there was an official https://nltimes.nl/2024/03/14/measles-outbreak-hits-eindhoven-schools-14-young-children-adult-infected - measles outbreak at Eindhoven schools .

DJ, Again...is 2025 an "active measles year" or is it not that abnormal ?

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Posted By: Dutch Josh 2
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2025 at 7:13am

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States# - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States# or https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States# ;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles - Measles was declared https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eradication_of_infectious_diseases - eliminated from the United States in 2000 by the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Health_Organization - World Health Organization due to the success of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaccination - vaccination efforts.^{https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-cdc-1 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-cdc-1 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-2 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-3 - In 2018, 371 cases of measles were confirmed in the United States. From January to August 2019, 1215 cases across 30 states had been confirmed as measles by the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).^{https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-cdc1-4 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-5 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-cbs2-6 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-cbs4-7 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-8 - In mid-February 2025, a measles outbreak in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Texas - West Texas has grown to 48 cases, primarily affecting children and teenagers, making it the most severe in the state in nearly 30 years.^{https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-66 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-67 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-68 - On February 19, the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Department_of_State_Health_Services - Texas Department of State Health Services , reported the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles - Measles outbreak in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Texas - West Texas has expanded to 58 reported cases. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaines_County,_Texas - Gaines County remains the most affected area, accounting for 45 cases.^{https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-69 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-70 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-Nearly-71 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-72 - The outbreaks occur amid a decline in vaccination rates in some communities. Although Texas and New Mexico have high overall vaccination rates (94.3% and 95% among kindergarteners, respectively), exemptions have been rising, particularly in Texas. The affected area includes a large https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mennonites#Organization:_North_America - Mennonite community, which typically has low vaccination rates due to religious beliefs.^{https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles_resurgence_in_the_United_States#cite_note-Nearly-71 -}}}}}

Posted By: Dutch Josh 2
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2025 at 7:27am

https://x.com/outbreakupdates -

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JUST IN: Texas measles outbreak hits 124 cases, 18 hospitalized Only five of the infected were vaccinated, with most either unvaccinated or of unknown status. Officials warn more cases are expected as the outbreak spreads through surrounding communities.

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L.A. County Public Health Confirms Measles Case

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https://x.com/CDCgov - @CDCgov

[Great gen'l info on measles from L.A. PH as well

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CA: Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County - a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled to Los Angeles International (LAX) airport while infectious https://t.co/fddyZ0HeU5 -

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"Most health insurances cover the cost of the MMR and MMRV vaccine. Insured persons should check with their doctor or local pharmacy to see what vaccines are offered. Uninsured or underinsured children and adults can access free or low-cost vaccines at clinics enrolled in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program. For a list of clinics that offer free or low-cost immunizations for persons who are uninsured or underinsured, call 2-1-1 or visit: https://t.co/GZtrPMptwe - ."

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"In the United States, as of February 21, a total of 93 measles cases have been reported this year, which is likely to increase given the ongoing measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Furthermore, 25% of these cases required hospitalization for management of measles complications or isolation. Most of these cases have been unimmunized. The last case of measles in a Los Angeles County resident was reported in February 2024."

https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html - https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html or https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html ;

There have been 3 outbreaks (defined as 3 or more related cases) reported in 2025, and 92% of cases (86 of 93) are outbreak-associated. For comparison, 16 outbreaks were reported during 2024 and 69% of cases (198 of 285) were outbreak-associated. (february 20)

DJ... https://www.rivm.nl/en/measles/current-figures-on-measles-in-the-netherlands - https://www.rivm.nl/en/measles/current-figures-on-measles-in-the-netherlands or https://www.rivm.nl/en/measles/current-figures-on-measles-in-the-netherlands

A problem is that measles in general is NOT seen as "new(s)"...So getting a global view takes time and reporting...

Posted By: Dutch Josh 2
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2025 at 7:34am

https://www.cdc.gov/global-measles-vaccination/data-research/global-measles-outbreaks/index.html - https://www.cdc.gov/global-measles-vaccination/data-research/global-measles-outbreaks/index.html or https://www.cdc.gov/global-measles-vaccination/data-research/global-measles-outbreaks/index.html

.... https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimmunizationdata.who.int%2Fdocs%2Flibrariesprovider21%2Fmeasles-and-rubella%2Fglobal-mr-update.pptx%3Fsfvrsn%3D3547ebab_9&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK - https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimmunizationdata.who.int%2Fdocs%2Flibrariesprovider21%2Fmeasles-and-rubella%2Fglobal-mr-update.pptx%3Fsfvrsn%3D3547ebab_9&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK or https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimmunizationdata.who.int%2Fdocs%2Flibrariesprovider21%2Fmeasles-and-rubella%2Fglobal-mr-update.pptx%3Fsfvrsn%3D3547ebab_9&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK

DJ...75 pages...

Measles can cause pneumonia and encephalitis, which can be fatal. Pneumonia occurs in 6% of measles cases and is the most common cause of death. Neurologic infection is rare, occurring in only 1 out of 1000 measles cases, but with a much higher risk of permanent harm including death.

DJ...measles does NOT rule out CoViD and/or flu or any other disease...worsening the picture...

Most people survive measles, though in some cases, complications may occur. About 1 in 4 individuals will be hospitalized and 1–2 in 1,000 will die. Complications are more likely in children under age 5 and adults over age 20.

Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. It can cause severe disease, complications, and even death.14 nov 2024

DJ, excess deaths may start including some extra deaths linked to measles...R0 is 12 to 18..Another question is will vaccinated people-after CoViD immunity damage-see an increase risk of measles ?

Posted By: Dutch Josh 2
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2025 at 9:38am

https://afludiary.blogspot.com/2025/02/texas-dhhs-announces-first-death-from.html - https://afludiary.blogspot.com/2025/02/texas-dhhs-announces-first-death-from.html or https://afludiary.blogspot.com/2025/02/texas-dhhs-announces-first-death-from.html ;

Earlier today, in https://afludiary.blogspot.com/2025/02/la-county-public-health-confirms.html - L.A. County Public Health Confirms Measles Case , we looked at the recent imported case in Los Angeles, the ongoing outbreak in Texas, and discussed how serious measles infection can be; particularly in children.

Sadly, today we have further evidence of the harm from this disease with the following announcement from the Texas DHHS on a school-aged child's death from the virus.

I'll have a postscript after the break.

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/texas-announces-first-death-measles-outbreak - Texas announces first death in measles outbreak

News Release
February 26, 2025

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting the first death from measles in the ongoing outbreak in the South Plains and Panhandle regions. The school-aged child who was not vaccinated was hospitalized in Lubbock last week and tested positive for measles.

As of Feb. 25, 124 cases of measles have been confirmed in the outbreak since late January. Most of the cases are in children. Eighteen people have been hospitalized over the course of the outbreak.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/measles - The WHO reports that the number of measles related deaths have fallen 80% over the past 25 years - and that vaccines have prevented 60 million related deaths. But even so, more than 100,000 people die from the infection every year, and many more suffer long-term sequelae.

While not the scourge that is was during most of the 20th century, measles remains a serious public health threat in much of the world, and is only held at bay in developed countries by relatively high vaccination rates.

A barrier that can be easily overcome if vaccination rates continue to fall.

DJ, Again...the combination of diseases may make diognosis harder and result in more severe disease

Posted By: Dutch Josh 2
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2025 at 11:45pm

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We’re watching a preventable disaster in slow motion. Measles is surging, kids are getting hospitalized, and unless something changes, more will die.

DJ, Most problems/disease in unvaccinated groups (and there may be lots of reasons why people did/could not get a vaccine...illigal status may be one of them..).

Posted By: Dutch Josh 2
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2025 at 1:45pm

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Health officials: "anyone who was at LAX Terminal B on Feb 19 between 1 and 4 p.m. may be at risk of developing measles.”

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JUST IN: 18 unvaccinated children hospitalized as a result of recent measles outbreak in Ontario, Canada 1 child in intensive care.

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Ontario, Canada reports 84 new measles cases

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Measles cases nearly double in Ontario over last 2 weeks, far surpassing last decade's total -CBC

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Lubbock, Texas confirms measles exposures at Walmart and Target on Feb 19-20.

DJ, Carbaval may bring more disease spread in the coming days in many places...

Posted By: Dutch Josh 2
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2025 at 12:45pm

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Helen Branswell

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An unvaccinated NJ traveler who returned to the US infected with https://x.com/hashtag/measles?src=hashtag_click - #measles went to 3 health facilities earlier this month seeking care before being diagnosed. Not surprisingly, additional cases are now being detected. Measles will spread if we give it the chance. https://t.co/OFC2kqRP3P -

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Huron Perth Public Health has confirmed the region’s first case of measles, as outbreaks continue in southwestern Ontario.

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The fact that you can walk into a restaurant or a gym and leave with measles is insane. Public health failed so hard we’re basically speedrunning the pre-vaccine era.

DJ, It may still be wise to get a measles vaccine ( I guess...)