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*** 3-Dec-18 World View -- Measles outbreaks in New York, Israel blamed on 'anti-vax' movement
This morning's key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com
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**** Dozens of reported measles cases in Israel, New York and New Jersey, as disease spreads
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Measles virus
Jewish worshippers at a Friday evening service in a temple near
Jerusalem were exposed to a patient suffering from measles. Israel's
government has directed those attending the service to see a doctor
immediately and receive the necessary vaccinations. An outbreak of
measles has been spreading in Israel since October, and it's being
blamed on the failure of thousands of parents to vaccinate their
children, particularly among the ultra-Orthodox communities in
Jerusalem.
On average, about half of the population in these communities are not
immunized. Israel's Health Ministry is considering new legislation
that would penalize parents of children who are not vaccinated for
measles and other contagious diseases by the age of one year.
There are 83 known cases of measles in Rockland County, New York,
about 25 miles north of New York City. They were spread, among other
places, at the Best Buy store in the Palisades shopping center.
There are 18 confirmed cases of measles in Ocean and Passaic counties
in New Jersey. More cases are expected, since there's a 5-21 day
incubation period after exposure, and a person is contagious four days
before and four days after showing signs of a rash.
It's believed that the outbreak started from a man who visited Israel
in late October. Asbury Park Press (NJ) and Jerusalem Post and Asbury Park Press
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**** New global surge in measles cases blamed on 'anti-vax' movement
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The number of measles-related deaths fell 80% between 2000 and 2017,
and it had been hoped that measles might eventually be entirely
eliminated.
But the number of reported cases of measles surged by more than 30%
from 2016 to 2017. Since not all cases are reported in a timely
manner, there may be many more cases -- estimated to be 6.7 million.
According to an official from the World Health Organization (WHO),
"[W]e risk losing decades of progress in protecting children and
communities against this devastating, but entirely preventable
disease."
According to a report issued on Thursday by the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC):
<QUOTE>"Despite this progress, however, the 2015 global
milestones have not been achieved; global [first dose vaccination]
coverage has stagnated for nearly a decade; global [second dose]
coverage is only at 67% despite steady increases; and
[supplementary immunization activities] quality was inadequate to
achieve >=95% coverage in several countries. Since 2016, measles
incidence has increased globally and in five of the six WHO
regions. Furthermore, as of July 2018, endemic measles has been
reestablished in Venezuela because of the sustained transmission
of measles virus for >12 months; the remaining 34 AMR [North/South
America] countries continue to maintain their measles elimination
status, but the ongoing outbreak in Venezuela has led to measles
virus importations and outbreaks in bordering AMR countries. In
addition, the measles resurgence in Europe has likely led to
reestablished endemic measles in some EUR countries. These
outbreaks highlight the fragility of gains made toward global and
regional measles elimination goals."<END QUOTE>
The statement mentions that Venezuela has had its measles elimination
certificate withdrawn. This means that measles is now considered to
be endemic in Venezuela, where previously it was thought to be on the
path to elimination. Socialist Venezuela's inflation rate is
approaching one million percent, many people are no longer able to get
food, medicines or medical services, allowing contagious diseases like
measles to spread freely.
Measles in other Latin American countries is still on the path to
elimination, but over one million refugees have fled from Venezuela to
neighboring countries, and it's feared that they will rapidly spread
measles in these other countries as well.
Other countries that have lost their measles elimination certificates
in the last year include Germany and Russia, meaning that measles is
spreading in these countries.
The surge in measles is being caused by a stalled rate of vaccination
in the last few years.
World health officials are blaming the surge in measles cases on
complacency, as measle rates have declines, and on misinformation
being spread by the so-called "anti-vax movement," or "anti-vaxxers"
-- people who are refusing to allow their children to be vaccinated.
The misinformation comes from a 1995 theory that the measles vaccine
causes bowel disease and autism. This theory has long been completely
discredited. The measles vaccine has been proven to be both effective
and safe.
Measles is highly contagious. In one in 15 cases, measles can cause
life-threatening complications including pneumonia, convulsions and
encephalitis. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain, and can
result in death or disability.
Measles can be prevented by receiving two vaccinations, the first at
13 months old and the second at three years and four months to five
years old. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and NPR and WebMD and Daily Mail (London)
Related Articles:
KEYS: Generational Dynamics, measles, Israel, New York, New Jersey,
World Health Organization, WHO,
Centers for Disease Control, CDC,
Venezuela, Germany, Russia
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This morning's key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com
- Dozens of reported measles cases in Israel, New York and New Jersey, as disease spreads
- New global surge in measles cases blamed on 'anti-vax' movement
****
**** Dozens of reported measles cases in Israel, New York and New Jersey, as disease spreads
****
Measles virus
Jewish worshippers at a Friday evening service in a temple near
Jerusalem were exposed to a patient suffering from measles. Israel's
government has directed those attending the service to see a doctor
immediately and receive the necessary vaccinations. An outbreak of
measles has been spreading in Israel since October, and it's being
blamed on the failure of thousands of parents to vaccinate their
children, particularly among the ultra-Orthodox communities in
Jerusalem.
On average, about half of the population in these communities are not
immunized. Israel's Health Ministry is considering new legislation
that would penalize parents of children who are not vaccinated for
measles and other contagious diseases by the age of one year.
There are 83 known cases of measles in Rockland County, New York,
about 25 miles north of New York City. They were spread, among other
places, at the Best Buy store in the Palisades shopping center.
There are 18 confirmed cases of measles in Ocean and Passaic counties
in New Jersey. More cases are expected, since there's a 5-21 day
incubation period after exposure, and a person is contagious four days
before and four days after showing signs of a rash.
It's believed that the outbreak started from a man who visited Israel
in late October. Asbury Park Press (NJ) and Jerusalem Post and Asbury Park Press
****
**** New global surge in measles cases blamed on 'anti-vax' movement
****
The number of measles-related deaths fell 80% between 2000 and 2017,
and it had been hoped that measles might eventually be entirely
eliminated.
But the number of reported cases of measles surged by more than 30%
from 2016 to 2017. Since not all cases are reported in a timely
manner, there may be many more cases -- estimated to be 6.7 million.
According to an official from the World Health Organization (WHO),
"[W]e risk losing decades of progress in protecting children and
communities against this devastating, but entirely preventable
disease."
According to a report issued on Thursday by the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC):
<QUOTE>"Despite this progress, however, the 2015 global
milestones have not been achieved; global [first dose vaccination]
coverage has stagnated for nearly a decade; global [second dose]
coverage is only at 67% despite steady increases; and
[supplementary immunization activities] quality was inadequate to
achieve >=95% coverage in several countries. Since 2016, measles
incidence has increased globally and in five of the six WHO
regions. Furthermore, as of July 2018, endemic measles has been
reestablished in Venezuela because of the sustained transmission
of measles virus for >12 months; the remaining 34 AMR [North/South
America] countries continue to maintain their measles elimination
status, but the ongoing outbreak in Venezuela has led to measles
virus importations and outbreaks in bordering AMR countries. In
addition, the measles resurgence in Europe has likely led to
reestablished endemic measles in some EUR countries. These
outbreaks highlight the fragility of gains made toward global and
regional measles elimination goals."<END QUOTE>
The statement mentions that Venezuela has had its measles elimination
certificate withdrawn. This means that measles is now considered to
be endemic in Venezuela, where previously it was thought to be on the
path to elimination. Socialist Venezuela's inflation rate is
approaching one million percent, many people are no longer able to get
food, medicines or medical services, allowing contagious diseases like
measles to spread freely.
Measles in other Latin American countries is still on the path to
elimination, but over one million refugees have fled from Venezuela to
neighboring countries, and it's feared that they will rapidly spread
measles in these other countries as well.
Other countries that have lost their measles elimination certificates
in the last year include Germany and Russia, meaning that measles is
spreading in these countries.
The surge in measles is being caused by a stalled rate of vaccination
in the last few years.
World health officials are blaming the surge in measles cases on
complacency, as measle rates have declines, and on misinformation
being spread by the so-called "anti-vax movement," or "anti-vaxxers"
-- people who are refusing to allow their children to be vaccinated.
The misinformation comes from a 1995 theory that the measles vaccine
causes bowel disease and autism. This theory has long been completely
discredited. The measles vaccine has been proven to be both effective
and safe.
Measles is highly contagious. In one in 15 cases, measles can cause
life-threatening complications including pneumonia, convulsions and
encephalitis. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain, and can
result in death or disability.
Measles can be prevented by receiving two vaccinations, the first at
13 months old and the second at three years and four months to five
years old. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and NPR and WebMD and Daily Mail (London)
Related Articles:
- Measles outbreak being blamed on the 'anti-vaccine movement' (25-Jan-2015)
- Health workers boycott Pakistan's polio vaccination campaign after shooting (27-Nov-2014)
- Bill Gates calls for worldwide vaccination program (18-May-2011)
KEYS: Generational Dynamics, measles, Israel, New York, New Jersey,
World Health Organization, WHO,
Centers for Disease Control, CDC,
Venezuela, Germany, Russia
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