Medical experts warn against Vitamin A as a substitute for MMR vaccination

Medical experts warn against Vitamin A as a substitute for MMR vaccination

While it's promoted that Vitamin A can dramatically reduce measles deaths, experts say it doesn't prevent it. Some add that you can overdose on Vitamin A, which a couple of hospitals are starting to see.

West Texas children treated for vitamin A toxicity as medical disinformation spreads alongside measles outbreak

Medical disinformation connected to the West Texas measles outbreak has created a new problem. Children are being treated for toxic levels of vitamin A.

Doctors say some Sask. adults need measles booster shots

People born between 1970 and 1996 only received one measles shot and guidelines now say a second one is needed for full immunity.

Texas measles outbreak hits 422 cases; vaccine clinics canceled due to federal cuts

The measles outbreak in Texas continues to spread, with 422 cases reported since January, an increase of 22 cases since Friday. Most cases are in West Texas, where one child has died. Dallas County Health and Human Services has cut 21 workers, including 10 temporary workers, leading to the cancellation of 15 vaccine events, including measles vaccination clinics. These cuts are part of the Trump administration's effort to reduce federal spending.

US is set to have its ‘worst measles outbreak of this century,’ doctor warns

Hundreds of infections have been reported in West Texas as cases of the highly contagious virus continue to crop up nationwide