measles

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Rise in Global Measles Cases

March 13, 2024 btwadmin 0

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. This agency works to promote health, keep […]

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December 12, 2019 btwuser 0

A Complete Count? Last week, btw took a look at the 2020 Census, why it is so important, and why some populations – particularly undocumented […]

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April 3, 2019 btwuser 0

Status of Trump’s National Emergency Back in February, Donald Trump sparked nationwide controversy when he declared a national emergency at the U.S. southern border in […]

Measles under microscope

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February 14, 2019 btwuser 0

Washington State Battles Measles Outbreak While most Americans receive vaccinations against measles and other potentially deadly diseases while they are still babies, there are some […]

Face of boy with measles; third day of rash. Photo: Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Barbara Rice.

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January 30, 2015 btwuser 0

Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Dies Abdullah bin Abhulaziz Al Saud, who was Saudi Arabia’s reigning king since 2005 (and de-facto leader since 1995), died on […]

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June 10, 2014 btwuser 0

Measles Outbreak at All-time High The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently announced that there have been a reported 288 cases of the measles […]