Health officials are actively tracking current cases and have listed several known exposure sites across the city.
Measles is a highly contagious virus
Outbreak in Philadelphia has resulted in at least three hospitalizations and eight confirmed cases as of Monday, all among non-immune individuals.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can easily spread from one person to dozens of others in a contained area. The outbreak in Philadelphia has resulted in at least three hospitalizations and eight confirmed cases as of Monday, all among non-immune individuals. Health officials are actively tracking current cases and have listed several known exposure sites across the city, mostly at health care facilities and a daycare.
The first known case was a patient at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who later exposed three other non-immune children to the virus
At least 3 of the cases resulted in hospitalization
Residents may have been exposed at Holy Redeemer Pediatric Urgent Care Meadowbrook, Jefferson Abington Hospital Emergency Department and Nemours Children's Hospital
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author does not disclose their sources and only quotes from one source which raises questions about bias. Secondly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that there are now eight cases of measles instead of providing context on how many people were initially infected or if this is an increase from previous numbers. Thirdly, the article implies that all unvaccinated residents are at risk for measles which is not entirely accurate as some vaccines have been shown to be effective in preventing severe complications even after exposure. Lastly, the author uses selective reporting by only mentioning a few of the possible locations where people may have been exposed and does not provide information on any other potential sources of infection.
The article implies that all unvaccinated residents are at risk for measles which is not entirely accurate as some vaccines have been shown to be effective in preventing severe complications even after exposure.
The author uses sensationalism by stating that there are now eight cases of measles instead of providing context on how many people were initially infected or if this is an increase from previous numbers.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the Philadelphia Health Department as a source for information about measles cases and exposure sites. However, this does not necessarily mean that the department's statements are accurate or reliable. Additionally, the author quotes Dr. Cheryl Bettigole from the health department without providing any context or qualification for her expertise on measles symptoms and prevention.
The Health Department is strongly recommending that anyone who may have been exposed to measles should quarantine themselves by staying home and away from others.
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The article is biased towards vaccination and demonizes those who are not vaccinated. The author uses language that dehumanizes unvaccinated individuals by saying they will get measles if exposed to it.
> City officials have said the cases are among unvaccinated residents.<br>The Health Department is strongly recommending that anyone who may have been exposed to measles should quarantine themselves by staying home and away from others. Officials recommend anyone who thinks they may have been exposed to quarantine alone at home and stay away from other people.
The measles outbreak in Philadelphia has resulted in at least three hospitalizations.
Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases and can easily spread from one case to dozens of others in a contained area.
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The measles virus has prevented 56 million global deaths between 2000 and 2021 according to the World Health Organization.
One in five patients require hospitalization according to the Philadelphia Department of Health.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that all confirmed cases are among non-immune individuals when there is no evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author states that measles virus particles can remain infectious for up to two hours once airborne which contradicts scientific studies stating it only lasts for minutes in aerosol form. Thirdly, the article implies that vaccination with MMR vaccine prevents blindness and neurologic symptoms but there is no evidence to support this claim.
The author claims all confirmed cases are among non-immune individuals without providing any evidence to support this claim.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a source of information without providing any context or critical analysis of their recommendations. Additionally, the author quotes Dr. Indi Trehan from the University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital as an expert on measles infection, but does not provide any evidence to support her qualifications or expertise in this area.
The article cites the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) without providing any context or critical analysis of their recommendations. For example, it states that 'the measles vaccine has prevented 56 million global deaths between 2000 and 2021' but does not provide any evidence to support this claim.
The article quotes Dr. Indi Trehan from the University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital as an expert on measles infection, but does not provide any evidence to support her qualifications or expertise in this area.
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The article is biased towards vaccination and the importance of getting the MMR vaccine. The author uses quotes from experts to support their argument that measles can lead to serious health problems and blindness if not treated properly. They also mention that there are no known treatments for measles besides supportive care, which may be misleading as antiviral medications have been shown to reduce symptoms in some cases.
According to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention, measles virus particles can remain infectious for up to two hours once airborne.
Measles infection can lead to blindness, weakness of the immune system and even rare neurologic symptoms years later in life.
The only way to prevent measles is to get the highly effective MMR vaccine, said Dr. Danielle Zerr, medical director for infection prevention at Seattle Children's Hospital.
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ABC News has a conflict of interest on the topic of measles as they are reporting on an outbreak in Philadelphia. The article mentions several organizations that have a vested interest in this issue such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and MMR vaccine manufacturers.
The article reports on the measles outbreak in Philadelphia, which is being tracked by health officials. The CDC has been closely monitoring this situation and providing updates to the public.
Measles is one of the most infectious diseases that we know.
First things fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes. Three to five days later the fever might increase but then you can get this rash that starts at the forehead it's like pulling a shade down. It goes from the forehead all the way to the rest of the body.
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The first known case was a patient at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who later exposed three other non-immune children to the virus
At least 3 of the cases resulted in hospitalization
Some initial cases went to day care instead of following quarantine protocol
<b>Contradiction:</b> The first known case was a patient at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia who later exposed three other non-immune children to the virus. However, it is not clear if this contradicts any information provided in the article.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that two more measles cases were confirmed by the Philadelphia Health Department on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to eight since the outbreak began. However, this information is not accurate as there are only seven cases reported and one case outside of Philadelphia.
The article states that 'Two more measles cases were confirmed by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health on Monday', but according to their website, there are only seven cases reported.
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The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Dr. Robert Danoff as a source for information about measles symptoms and transmission without providing any context or qualification for his expertise.
> 93% of children in Philadelphia are vaccinated against measles, but the health department is strongly encouraging anyone who isn't to get the vaccine.
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The article contains a statement that is biased towards vaccination. The author states that '93% of children in Philadelphia are vaccinated against measles', which implies that the remaining unvaccinated population is at risk for contracting the disease. However, this statement does not provide any evidence to support it and could be seen as an attempt to sway public opinion towards vaccination.
93% of children in Philadelphia are vaccinated against measles
The city says the health department is offering measles, mumps and rubella vaccines for free at city health centers.
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting a potential measles exposure within a Delaware health care facility
An individual with confirmed measles sought care at the healthcare facility in Delaware on December 29, 2023 while infectious
Quarantine and exclusion orders are being issued where necessary by DPH officials
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the individual who sought care at a healthcare facility in Delaware on December 29th had confirmed measles cases in Philadelphia. However, this statement implies that there are more than one case of measles when no such information was provided by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
The article states 'DPH says one of the individuals reported in the number of those with confirmed measles cases in Philadelphia, sought care at a healthcare facility in Delaware on December 29, 2023.' This statement implies that there are more than one case of measles when no such information was provided by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
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The article reports on a potential measles exposure in Delaware as Philadelphia cases rise. The author is Fox 29 Philadelphia which has financial ties to the pharmaceutical industry due to its parent company being owned by Comcast NBCUniversal, which owns several drug companies.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of measles exposure as they are reporting on an incident in Delaware and Philadelphia. The article mentions that there is a rise in cases of measles in both cities and discusses the potential for exposure at a health care facility in Delaware.
The article mentions the potential for exposure at a health care facility in Delaware, which could be seen as an attempt to sensationalize the story and increase viewership.
The article reports that there has been a rise in cases of measles in both Philadelphia and Delaware, which could be seen as an indication of bias towards those who are pro-vaccination or anti-vaccination. The author may have personal beliefs about vaccinations that influence their reporting.
