The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed forty-two measles cases had been confirmed in 2021.
This CDC data published on October 13, 2021, indicates an over 100% increase in measles cases in just two weeks when twenty cases were confirmed.
Measles outbreaks can happen in areas where people may be unvaccinated or under-vaccinated, including the United States.
Last year, the CDC confirmed only thirteen measles cases in the U.S.
The new measles outbreak (as defined by 5+ cases) is centered in three jurisdictions, says the CDC.
Northern Virginia Leads Measles Outbreak
U.S. FDA Changes COVID-19 Vaccination Authorizations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced various actions to expand the use of COVID-19 vaccines in eligible populations.
The FDA amended the emergency use authorizations (EUA) for FDA Authorized or Approved COVID-19 vaccines to allow for the heterologous (“mix and match”) use of a single booster dose.
And the FDA confirmed the increased risks of inflammatory heart conditions for younger men following mRNA vaccination.
The highlight changes are as follows:
Delta Variant May Increase Risk for Poor Pregnancy Outcomes
Experts recommend COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women to mitigate severe perinatal morbidity, mortality
FDA Approves Moderna, J&J Booster Shots, Backs Mix ‘n’ Match Vaccines
Agency’s decision is one of the last steps toward a full rollout of booster shots to eligible Americans
Poisoning Related to Ivermectin Exposure for COVID-19 Described
In August 2021, 21 calls were received by Oregon Poison Center; six people were hospitalized for toxic effects resulting from use
Pfizer Vaccine Booster Restores Nearly Full Protection, Company Says
Trial is the first randomized, controlled COVID-19 vaccine booster study to provide efficacy results
U.S. Has Shared 200 Million COVID-19 Vaccines With Other Countries
Donations include more than 120 million surplus doses from the U.S. stockpile