Podcasts about Measles

An epidemiologist says the number of measles cases over the next few days will tell the extent of the outbreak, with cases now linked to a third school. 13 measles cases are confirmed across New Zealand, with thousands of others identified as close contacts. Auckland Grammar School is the latest high school linked to a confirmed measles case, as well as two in Wellington. Amy Williams reports.

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Canada has held its measles elimination status since 1998 — but medical experts say that could change in the coming weeks. We speak with Dawn Bowdish, an immunologist, and professor of medicine at McMaster University, about what's driving the spread of measles in Canada, what it means for public health, and why she thinks Canada desperately needs a National Vaccination Registry.

With only about 80 percent of New Zealanders immunised against measles, Plunket is urging households with babies to make sure they are vaccinated.

There's another two cases of measles both in Auckland bringing the total in this outbreak to 13. At a briefing today Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora revealed it can cope with up to a hundred cases a week, but acknowleges that would really stretch services. Te Whatu Ora says its further preparing hospitals and is planning a vaccination event next week and it is urging people to get immunised. Clinical Director at the National Hauora Coalition, Dr Nina Bevin spoke to Lisa Owen.

13 measles cases have now been confirmed, health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated. About 80 percent of New Zealanders are immunised but 95% coverage is needed for herd immunity. Senior Maori medical advisor from the Immunisation Advisory Centre, Dr Mamaeroa David, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Health Minister receiving advice on allowing babies to receive measles vaccine as the outbreak spreads. New Zealand has two new Auckland cases bringing the total to 13. A national immunisation week starts on Monday - to help bring it in under control. Minister Simeon Brown told Francesca Rudkin there is the potential that if children are immunised earlier than 12 months, their longer term immunity wouldn't be as good. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Eason, Director of the Office of Communicable Diseases at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, explains how his department is working to prevent transmission of measles during the state's largest outbreak in 30 years; Dr. C. William Keck, former Director of the Akron City Health Department and professor emeritus of community health sciences and family medicine at the Northeast Ohio Medical University, shares how academic health department partnerships can benefit jurisdictions across the country; tomorrow, October 30th at 4:00 p.m. ET ASTHO will host an Insight and Inspiration webinar on finding the clarity to lead with intent; and November 12th at 2:00 p.m. ET is the final webinar in ASTHO and PHF's joint webinar series on academic health department partnerships, providing participants with the opportunity to ask any questions they may have. Utah DHHS: 2025 Measles Response PHF Web Page: Academic Health Departments: Core Concepts ASTHO Webinar: Insight & Inspiration: Finding the Clarity to Lead with Intent ASTHO Webinar: Ask Me Anything: Academic Health Department Partnerships

A Wellington Pharmacy says more people are asking about the MMR vaccine, as concerns grow about the measles outbreak. Pharmacist and vaccinator at Life Pharmacy Johnsonville Joseph Marcha spoke to Corin Dann.

Health New Zealand says the outbreak has not yet reached the point where babies under the age of one need to be immunised early. Ruth Hill reports.

With the Wind with Dr. Paul – Show 187: Pediatric Perspectives: Measles Without Fear with Lawrence Palevsky, M.D. Title: Measles Without Fear with Lawrence Palevsky, M.D. Presenters: Dr. Paul, Lawrence Palevsky, M.D. Length: Approximately 60 minutes ________________________________________ Web Resources Discussed • Children's Health Defense Defender article, March 5, 2025 (referenced in transcript) • American Academy of Pediatrics statement on vitamin A and measles • World Health Organization — guidance on vitamin A for measles (referenced) ________________________________________ Summary Dr. Paul welcomes back his colleague and pediatrician Dr. Lawrence Palevsky for an in-depth discussion on measles, public health messaging, and vaccine concerns. Together, they explore the history of measles before and after the vaccine, the reality of immunity, and recent events in Texas involving a child's tragic death. They emphasize the importance of context, critical thinking, and honest assessment of risks. This conversation challenges fear-driven narratives and offers insight into safe, natural approaches to childhood health. ________________________________________ Key Points (with time stamps) • 00:00:40 – Dr. Paul's Intro: Announcement of VAX FACTS book release and ordering details. • 00:01:35 – Welcome: Dr. Paul introduces Pediatric Perspectives and guest Dr. Lawrence Palevsky. • 00:02:08 – Dr. Palevsky Joins: Expresses enthusiasm for discussing measles. • 00:02:42 – Setting the Stage: Dr. Paul outlines current fear-driven messaging about measles. • 00:02:52 – Historical Perspective: Dr. Palevsky recalls childhood measles and data showing mortality rates had dropped before the 1963 vaccine. • 00:03:55 – Natural Course of Illness: Dr. Palevsky describes measles as generally benign with good care, nutrition, hydration, and vitamins A, C, and D. • 00:05:30 – Fear vs. Reality: Dr. Paul notes measles was not feared in his practice or childhood. He expresses greater concern about today's exaggerated responses. • 00:06:10 – Full Disclosure: Both doctors clarify they are sharing personal experiences, not medical advice. • 00:06:53 – Vaccine Myths: Dr. Palevsky critiques misconceptions — that measles is absent without symptoms and that vaccines eliminate the virus. • 00:07:59 – Waning Immunity: Dr. Paul emphasizes that natural infection gives lifelong protection, while vaccine immunity wanes. • 00:08:50 – Vaccine Failure: Dr. Palevsky explains that 2–10% of children do

Students at two Wellington schools are stuck at home as Health New Zealand checks each student's vaccination records one by one. Professor Michael Baker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Nanoviricides CEO Dr Anil Diwan joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share major progress in the company's antiviral research, announcing that its clinical lead drug NV-387 has demonstrated potent activity against the Measles virus in both cell culture studies and a humanized animal model. Notably, the treatment also protected lung tissue, a critical factor in preventing death from severe, late-stage viral infections. Currently, there are no approved drugs for treating Measles, making these findings especially significant amid rising global outbreaks. Dr. Diwan explained that NV-387 produced direct antiviral effects in standard Cytopathic Effects assays, where treated cells showed increased survival compared to untreated controls. In the lethal Measles infection model, NV-387 treatment extended survival by 130% — from 7.4 days in untreated animals to 17 days in treated ones — underscoring its strong therapeutic potential. Importantly, NV-387 has already completed Phase I human trials, demonstrating no reportable adverse events and confirming that the drug is safe and well tolerated in healthy subjects. Dr. Diwan added that NanoViricides is now positioned to support emergency use applications of NV-387 for Measles patients under FDA guidelines. The company is also open to Physician's Investigator-Initiated INDs for treating individual or small groups of patients in urgent cases. NV-387 is formulated as oral gummies, which dissolve slowly in the mouth and do not require swallowing — a key advantage for patients suffering from rashes or throat irritation associated with Measles infection. #proactiveinvestors #nanoviricidesinc #nyseamerican #nnvc #measles #NanoViricides #NV387 #AntiviralDrug #MeaslesTreatment #RSV #Mpox #BroadSpectrumAntiviral #BiotechNews #ClinicalTrials #ProactiveInvestors

Last year the World Health Organisation warned New Zealand about the "alarming" gap in its measles immunisation. Today news of two more measles cases in New Zealand was released bringing the total known measles cases to ten. Dr Angus Chambers said to Andrew Dickens that low immunisation rates can be partially attributed to Covid and systematic issues. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health officials working on contact tracing measles patients have now identified patient zero on the Cook Strait ferry crossing. 

New Zealanders are being warned to make sure they're immunised against measles if they're travelling off shore with active outbreaks in a number of countries and a rising number of cases here. Four local measles cases have been connected to the Bluebridge ferry sailing from Picton to Wellington on October the third. Health authorities have contacted about 350 passengers from the sailing to give them health advice. Cases have been identified in Northland, Auckland, Manawatu and Nelson. Health New Zealand public health medicine specialist Dr Matthew Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world, but why? In this episode of Plugged In to Public Health, host Maxwell Hanson talks with Dr. Patrick Sinn, a pediatric pulmonologist and researcher at the University of Iowa, whose work has reshaped how scientists understand measles transmission. Dr. Sinn's lab made a surprising discovery that challenged decades of assumptions about how the virus infects airway cells, revealing new insights into why measles spreads so efficiently. Together, they explore what makes measles different from other respiratory viruses, how vaccine hesitancy has fueled recent outbreaks, and why effective communication remains a cornerstone of public health. Dr. Sinn also shares how moments of unexpected results in research can lead to major scientific breakthroughs. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/plugged-in-to-public-health-the-science-of-measles-and-what-makes-it-so-contagious/ Have a question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support Plugged in to Public Health by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks. #publichealth #contagions #contagiousdiseases #pediatrics #vaccines #pediatrician #healthcare #pulmonology #community #personalchoice #evidence #research

Health officials are urging the public to remain vigilant for measles symptoms ahead of the long weekend, with two further cases confirmed on Thursday. Health New Zealand's Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr Sharon Sime spoke to Corin Dann.

In this episode of Zoning Out, Jordan Centry, Jonathan Williams, and Jason Allen King break down a wild week of headlines, hypocrisy, and hilarity—from fake posters and real politics to comedy drama and Maury hypotheticals.   Topics We Cover: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show and the MAGA outrage over a Puerto Rican (and Christian) American artist Turning Point USA's parody halftime show and why they're unknowingly copying Black culture The viral Kid Rock & “Measles” halftime lineup hoax—and the people who actually believed it Breaking down Turning Point's official genre poll (yes, they listed “Anything in English” as a music category) The bizarre Candace Owens “thirst trap” video and how it sent the internet spiraling A roast of worship music, Christian band names, and Jonathan's secret past in a church band Whether comedians should perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival (and why some are now apologizing) Jessica Kirson's fan apology and whether partial donations count The morality of Bill Burr's defense, speech restrictions in Saudi Arabia, and how we judge comics under pressure A wild Would You Rather: Go on Maury for a paternity test… or pay out of pocket? Plus: astroturf TERF jokes, Norah heckles Jonathan, the legacy of In Living Color's original halftime special, and a surprising amount of Crip-walk references.   Upcoming Shows:  Oct 17 – Hahas for Tatas (Charleston, WV)  Oct 18 – Ocean City, MD (The Embers w/ Dale Jones)  Oct 19 – Duckworth's, Charlotte, NC (w/ Katie Boyle)  Oct 24 – Next Stop Comedy, Sanford, NC   Follow Us:  Instagram: @TheZoningOutPodcast  Booking & Inquiries: PodcastZoningOut@gmail.com    @jordancentry @mrwilliamscomedy @kingjasonallen

Health officials say they're dealing with an "escalating national risk of measles". Medical Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre Nikki Turner spoke to Corin Dann.

Health officials are scrambling to track down people who have been exposed to measles, which they fear is spreading undetected in the community. Ruth Hill reports.

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There's growing worries measles is spreading undetected through the country. Three new cases in Manawatu and Nelson were announced yesterday, bringing the total of current infections to four. Health New Zealand hasn't been able to confirm how each became infected - and is warning of a potential national outbreak. Immunisation Advisory Centre medical director, Dr Nikki Turner, says four cases might not sound scary - but measles is highly infectious. "If we don't know it came from travel - then where did it come from? We do not want this bug spreading through our communities." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health officials say there's an escalated national risk of measles, after three new cases were detected in different parts of the country. Health New Zealand's Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr Sharon Sime spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

TWiV reviews continuing US measles outbreak, host and genetic variations that regulate antibody responses to hepatitis C virus, and varicella-zoster reactivation and the risk of dementia. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Brianne Barker, and Angela Mingarelli Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Support science education at MicrobeTV Mass firings at CDC (Time) Measles cases continue to climb in US (NPR) Immune 100 at The Incubator (Eventbrite) Viral and host variations modulate antibody responses against HCV (Cell Rep) VZV reactivation and risk of dementia (Nature Med) Taking a shot at dementia (TWiV 1207) Demented and crass (TWiV 1249) Letters read on TWiV 1263 Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Weekly Picks Angela – ‘Am I redundant?': how AI changed my career in bioinformatics Brianne – OpenSpace and their YouTube Channel Alan – Coral City Camera – live view of a reef in Biscayne Bay, FL (and NPR story on it). Vincent – Neck pain relief exercises with Dr. Adam Fields Listener Pick Greg – AI: What could go wrong? and An AI System With Detailed Diagnostic Reasoning Makes Its Case Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv Content in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

News Items: Why People Believe Misinformation, Measles on the Rise, Is Therapy Speech, Solar Activity Increasing, Possible Wormhole; Who's That Noisy; Name That Logical Fallacy; From TikTok: Earth in a Vacuum; Science or Fiction

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Measles cases continue to rise, adding to a record high count in the United States. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention says there has been an average of 27 new cases each week since the end of August. We talked about where Connecticut falls with measles cases from Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. We also talked about a new study linking weight loss drugs to curbing alcoholism and New York health officials sounding the alarm about the state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus. Image Courtesy of Griffin Health

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About this episode: Since 1971, combination mumps, measles, and rubella vaccines have protected American children against life-threatening infection. Recent calls to split the MMR vaccines into three separate injections could unravel decades of progress. In this episode: William Moss details the history of MMR vaccines and the public health dangers posed by changing immunization recommendations without scientific justification to do so. Guests: Dr. William Moss, MPH, is an infectious disease specialist and the executive director of the International Vaccine Access Center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Host: Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. Show links and related content: Acting CDC director calls for MMR vaccine to be broken up into three shots—STAT What to Know About MMR and MMRV Vaccines—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health The MMR vaccines has been combined for decades… and for good reason—@johnshopkinssph via Instagram Vaccines 101: Understanding the Vaccines on the Childhood Vaccination Schedule—Public Health On Call (March 2025) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

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In the final episode of this five-part series, Dr. Paul Crane concludes the measles series by discussing testing and prevention. 

In the fourth episode of this five-part series, Dr. Paul Crane discusses subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, a serious complication of measles. 

Measles has been on the rise in Southern Utah, and some are worried that it might get worse. Nicholas Rupp, Director of Communications in Salt Lake County Health Department, to talk about the situation with Greg and our guest host, President of the Exoro Group, Maura Carabello. 

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There are currently 11 cases of measles nationally, with a new case in Northland over the weekend, and an unrelated case in Queenstown. Kerikeri High School principal Mike Clent spoke to Corin Dann.

Health New Zealand has confirmed another case of measles in Northland, increasing the national count to 11. This virus, which was once thought of as a thing of the past, is very much rearing its ugly head again. As of September 30, there was over 1500 confirmed cases in the United States, and three confirmed deaths. So what can we do to stop any further spread? Dr Nikki Turner, principal medical advisor for the Immunisation Advisory Centre, she chats to Jesse.

Health New Zealand is asking the parents of Northland students to ensure their children have had their MMR vaccines, amidst a measles outbreak in the region. Dr Sharon Sime from the National Public Health Service spoke with Corin Dann.

In the third episode of this five-part series, Dr. Paul Crane discusses measles inclusion body encephalitis.

In the third episode of this five-part series, Dr. Paul Crane discusses measles inclusion body encephalitis.     

The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed 10 new cases of measles since Monday, bringing the total to 18 cases in the state. Meanwhile, national health officials reported there is a total of more than 1,500 cases across the country. That's the highest number since the disease was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000. Jessica Hancock-Allen, the director of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division at the Minnesota Department of Health, joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain the situation.

In the second part of this five-part series, Dr. Paul Crane discusses the early neurologic complications associated with measles.   

In the first part of this five-part series, Dr. Paul Crane discusses the reemergence of measles and outlines steps to take if you suspect someone may have measles. 

On episode #90 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 9/12/25 – 9/24/25. Host: Daniel Griffin and Sara Dong Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral Crushed Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (OFID) Tracking County-Level Measles Cases in the US (JAMA Nework) Tracking measles in US (Hopkins)  Pediatric influenza-associated encephalopathy and acute necrotizing encephalopathy (MMWR) Clinical recommendations for Lenacapivir (MMWR) Bacterial Primary oral vancomycin prophylaxis to stem an outbreak of Clostridioides difficile infection in intensive care patients (Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol) Clinical features and treatment strategies of Q fever spinal infection (OFID) Fungal Last of Us Season 2 The Pain is in the Brain (J Inf Dis) Parasitic Chagas Disease, an Endemic Disease in the United States (MMWR) Fixed-dose ivermectin for Mass Drug Administration (PLoS NTD) Outbreak of eosinophilic meningitis caused by the rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) in South Brazil (Am J Trop Med Hyg) Human monoclonal antibody MAM01 for protection against malaria in adults in the USA (Lancet Inf Dis) Permethrin-Treated Baby Wraps for the Prevention of Malaria (NEJM) Miscellaneous Ambient Documentation Technology in Clinician Experience of Documentation Burden and Burnout (JAMA Network Open) Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice.

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