Measles is a rare but serious disease that can cause long-term complications, including fatal neurological disorders.
One such case occurred in Emmalee Madeline Snehal Parker, who developed subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSP) after being infected with measles years earlier. This condition causes memory loss, irritability, seizures and blindness among other symptoms.
Measles is a rare but serious disease that can cause long-term complications, including fatal neurological disorders. One such case occurred in Emmalee Madeline Snehal Parker, who developed subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSP) after being infected with measles years earlier. This condition causes memory loss, irritability, seizures and blindness among other symptoms. The cause of SSP is not fully understood but it is believed to be linked to the virus itself or a combination of genetic factors and environmental triggers. It's important for parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against measles as well as any other preventable diseases, in order to protect them from potential long-term complications.
Measles was previously eradicated more than 20 years ago in the U.S.
`Manatee Bay Elementary` in Weston, Florida first reported that a third grader with no history of travel was sick with the virus on Friday, Feb. 16
Measles is highly contagious and an infected person can spread to up to 12 close contacts.
`The rapid spread of measles is blamed partly on missed vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic`
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The article is misleading in several ways. Firstly, it states that the Florida Department of Health has said it is conducting an investigation to identify people at risk of getting infected. However, this statement implies that there are currently active cases within the school when no such information was provided earlier in the article.
The number of measles cases linked to a Florida elementary school is continuing to rise
Here's a look at how widespread measles is in the U.S. right now
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The article reports on a measles outbreak at an elementary school in Florida and the rise of cases across other states. The author does not express any bias towards vaccination or anti-vaccination movements. However, there are some examples that suggest a potential pro-vaccine bias.
“Measles is a highly contagious virus that can spread quickly through the general public if people are not vaccinated,”
Measles was previously eradicated more than 20 years ago in the U.S.
The number of measles cases linked to a Florida elementary school is continuing to rise
Two doses of measles vaccine (the recommendation) are 97% effective
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The article reports on the rise of measles cases at a Florida elementary school and mentions Broward County's vaccination program. The author is not disclosed.
Measles is a rare complication of measles that can strike years after infection and cause fatal neurological complications.
Emmalee Madeline Snehal Parker developed a rare complication of measles known as subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, which caused memory loss, irritability, disturbances in movement, seizures and blindness.
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The orphanage staff didn't tell Erica Finkelstein-Parker that Emmalee had been infected with measles when she was adopted from India at the age of 2 years old.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article suggests that measles is a rare disease when in fact it's quite common and has been on the rise globally due to declines in immunizations and rising rates of vaccine hesitancy among parents. Secondly, while vaccination against measles protects 97% of children, this doesn't mean that everyone who gets vaccinated is immune from getting sick with measles. This misconception can lead people to believe that they are completely protected when in fact they still need to take precautions such as avoiding close contact with infected individuals and practicing good hygiene. Thirdly, the article mentions a fatal complication of measles called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) but fails to mention that it's extremely rare and only affects about 1 in 600 infants with measles. This can lead people to believe that SSPE is more common than it actually is, which can be misleading and potentially harmful.
The article mentions a fatal complication of measles called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) but fails to mention that it's extremely rare and only affects about 1 in 600 infants with measles. This statement is deceptive because it implies that SSPE is more common than it actually is, which can lead people to believe they need to take precautions against getting sick with it.
The title of the article suggests that measles is a rare disease when in fact it's quite common and has been on the rise globally due to declines in immunizations and rising rates of vaccine hesitancy among parents. This statement is deceptive because it implies that measles is not a serious concern, which can lead people to believe they don't need to take precautions against getting sick with it.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses anecdotal evidence to make their point and does not provide any statistics or data to back up their claims. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by stating that measles is either ancient history or still around, when in fact there are many other diseases that have been eradicated but could potentially come back if we stop vaccinating against them.
The article uses anecdotal evidence to make its point. For example, the author talks about how Emmalee developed a rare complication of measles after apparently recovering from it, but they do not provide any statistics or data to back up this claim.
The author makes a false dilemma by stating that measles is either ancient history or still around. This implies that there are only two options when in fact there may be other diseases that have been eradicated but could potentially come back if we stop vaccinating against them.
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The article is biased towards the dangers of measles and its long-term effects. The author uses emotional language such as 'Emmalee died on Jan. 2, 2011' to create a sense of urgency and fear around the topic. Additionally, the author quotes experts who are warning about more serious complications and deaths due to measles resurgence, which further reinforces their bias towards the dangers of measles.
Each measles patient infects an average of 12 to 18 people who lack immunity from vaccines or natural infection
Emmalee died on Jan. 2, 2011
The massive resurgence of measles around the world raises the risk of more serious complications and deaths
Some doctors say they may not even consider the virus as a possible diagnosis if a child comes in with a rash and a fever.
The first signs of measles include high fever, cough, pinkeye followed by rash that lasts for 5 or 6 days starting at the hairline and going down to the hands and feet. Measles can cause serious health complications in children under five years old.
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Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. nearly a quarter-century ago, in 2000.
Over the last several years there have been isolated measles outbreaks, including one last year in Wisconsin with several cases reported in Milwaukee.
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The article is misleading in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that doctors are undergoing training to diagnose measles when they have never had to treat it before and only learned about it in school. This statement implies that measles was not a common disease prior to 2000, which is false as there were outbreaks of measles even after its elimination declaration in the US. Secondly, the author quotes some doctors who say they may not consider measles as a possible diagnosis if a child comes in with a rash and fever. This statement implies that measles symptoms are non-specific and can be easily mistaken for other diseases which is incorrect as measles has specific symptoms such as high fever, cough, pinkeye followed by rash. Lastly the article mentions isolated outbreaks of measles but does not provide any context or data on how many cases were reported in these outbreaks.
The author quotes some doctors who say they may not consider measles as a possible diagnosis if a child comes in with a rash and fever. This statement implies that measles symptoms are non-specific and can be easily mistaken for other diseases which is incorrect as measles has specific symptoms such as high fever, cough, pinkeye followed by rash.
The author claims that doctors are undergoing training to diagnose measles when they have never had to treat it before and only learned about it in school. This statement implies that measles was not a common disease prior to 2000, which is false as there were outbreaks of measles even after its elimination declaration in the US.
The article mentions isolated outbreaks of measles but does not provide any context or data on how many cases were reported in these outbreaks.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared measles eliminated in the U.S., but this is not entirely accurate as there have been isolated outbreaks in recent years, including one last year in Wisconsin with several cases reported in Milwaukee.
The article states that 'Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. nearly a quarter-century ago, in 2000,' but this is not entirely accurate as there have been isolated outbreaks in recent years.
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The article contains a statement that some physicians are undergoing training to make a quick diagnosis of measles. This implies that the doctors may not have had much experience with treating measles before and therefore could be biased towards dismissing it as a possible diagnosis for children who present with symptoms such as rash and fever.
Measles is very contagious. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an infected person can spread to virus to up to 10 close contacts.
Some physicians are undergoing training to make a quick diagnosis of the contagious virus they may never have had to treat before
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Kristyn Allen has a conflict of interest on the topic of measles as she is reporting for WBAY.com which is owned by Scripps Media, LLC and they have financial ties with pharmaceutical companies that produce vaccines to prevent measles.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of measles as they are reporting for a news outlet in Wisconsin which is likely to have an impact on public health policies related to measles. The article does not disclose any other conflicts of interest.
Over half of the world will be at high or very high risk of measles outbreaks by the end of the year, according to WHO
The rapid spread of measles is blamed partly on missed vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, when regular immunizations were postponed
WHO and CDC reported a 79% increase in global measles cases from 2021, with more than 306,000 cases reported around the world last year
As of Feb. 15, a total of 20 measles cases were reported in nine US states
The CDC said that most of these cases were seen among children and teenagers who had not been vaccinated against measles
`An elementary school in Florida is dealing with a concerning outbreak of six confirmed cases at Manatee Bay Elementary School`
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world, spread through the air or by contact with an infected person
`Symptoms usually begin 10–14 days after exposure to the virus and typically include a prominent rash on the face or upper neck up to 18 days after exposure that spreads to hands and feet
Most deaths from measles are from complications related to the disease, which can include blindness, severe diarrhea, dehydration, ear infections, severe breathing problems that can turn into pneumonia and encephalitis`
Unvaccinated young children and pregnant women are at the highest risk of severe measles complications
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that over half of the world will be at high or very high risk of measles outbreaks by the end of the year. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence provided in the article and appears to be an exaggeration based on speculation rather than factual data.
The rapid spread of potentially fatal and once-eradicated disease is blamed partly on missed vaccinations during COVID-19 pandemic, when regular immunizations were postponed
Over half of the world will be at high or very high risk of measles outbreaks by the end of the year
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as sources of information. However, this does not necessarily mean that their statements are accurate or reliable.
The rapid spread of the potentially fatal and once-eradicated disease is blamed partly on missed vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, when regular immunizations were postponed.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'potentially fatal' to describe measles which is not accurate as it has been eradicated in many countries. This statement could be seen as an attempt to create fear and urgency around vaccinations, potentially leading readers to believe that they should support a specific agenda or organization related to vaccines.
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world, spread through the air or by contact with an infected person
The rapid spread of the potentially fatal and once-eradicated disease is blamed partly on missed vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Taylor O'Bier has a conflict of interest on the topic of measles as they are reporting for News5Cleveland which is owned by Scripps Media. Scripps Media also owns The Cincinnati Enquirer and Dayton Daily News in Ohio, where there have been recent measles outbreaks.
Taylor O'Bier reports on the topic of measles for News5Cleveland which is owned by Scripps Media. Scripps Media also owns The Cincinnati Enquirer and Dayton Daily News in Ohio, where there have been recent measles outbreaks.
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Taylor O'Bier has conflicts of interest on the topics of measles and WHO. He is a reporter for News5 Cleveland which covers Ohio.
