Because August, September and October are the months when infantile paralysis is most prevalent, the following suggestions for care of sick children are given by Dr. J. D. Jungman of Bismarck, director of the [...]Read More... from On This Day | Hard[...]
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On This Day | The Oldest Bridge in Ward County
The oldest bridge in Ward county, which has just been replaced by a fine new steel structure, was built across the Des Lacs river a mile northwest of Burlington forty years ago. James Johnson [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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On This Day | Vaccine Kills Polio (A We Told-You-So From the Past)
He pointed out that the decline in polio since the advent of the Salk vaccine in 1955 was remarkable, and that projected figures for the full year 1961 indicate the number of paralytic cases [...]Read More... from On This Day | Vaccine[...]
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On This Day | The Polio Fight on All Fronts
As the patient progresses, social workers and job-placement experts work with him, his family and his employer to effect a successful adjustment and to help locate employment within the limits of his ability. [...]Read More... from On This Day | The Polio[...]
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On This Day | Good Promoter, Good Samaritan
Saturday night at the Buffalo Tap in Minot an oil promoter took a $5 bill and affixed it to his drink check with a piece of Scotch tape and affixed them to the back [...]Read More... from On This Day | Good[...]
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Study Confirms Vaccines Protect Everybody – Even The Unvaccinated
A new study underscores a simple truth: the more people who get flu shots, the better off everyone is — but the vaccinated benefit most. Using simulations of 1.2 million people, University of Pittsburgh researchers found that once vaccination rates hit 51[...]
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Ahead of new school year, immunization reminders for ND parents
As North Dakota parents begin stocking up on back-to-school supplies, public health officials hope they also schedule a medical checkup for their child, if needed. Many North Dakota schools will be welcoming back students a little more than a month from now.[...]
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New measles case confirmed in North Dakota, bringing total to 35
North Dakota has confirmed a new measles case—the first in over a month—bringing this year’s total to 35, all in unvaccinated individuals. The latest case, in Williams County, is tied to out-of-state travel and shows no signs of local spread, but health[...]
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U.S. measles cases hit highest level in 33 years, CDC reports
Measles is back in numbers the U.S. hasn’t seen in more than three decades, with 1,288 cases reported this year—driven largely by a major outbreak in Texas. Experts warn that declining vaccination rates are fueling this resurgence, threatening the country’s hard-won elimination[...]
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Measles leaves children vulnerable to other diseases for years
Most people think of measles as a rash, a fever, and then recovery — but the real danger can come long after the spots fade. This article lays out the sobering science: measles doesn’t just make kids sick, it weakens their immune[...]
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Measles cases are in 34 states with North Dakota now the focus
Measles is back—and North Dakota is now leading the country in per capita cases. With 34 confirmed infections since early May, including exposures at the Williston Band Day parade, public health officials are scrambling to contain the outbreak. In Minot, middle school[...]
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RFK Jr. boots all members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee
When a health secretary clears out a full advisory panel, it’s bound to raise eyebrows. That’s exactly what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has done—removing all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee in a move he says is about restoring public[...]
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Measles Moves into Burke County; Cases Rise to 28
Measles has now reached Burke County, with 28 confirmed cases statewide since early May. While most new guidance remains unchanged, state health officials continue to urge early vaccination in Williams County and are monitoring for signs of wider spread. Two new potential[...]
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How did North Dakota avoid multiple national measles outbreaks, only to falter now?
For nearly four decades, North Dakota stood out as a quiet success story in the battle against measles—until now. With 21 confirmed cases across three counties, the state has joined a growing list of outbreak zones. What changed? Health officials say a[...]
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New measles cases reported in Grand Forks County; Cases in North Dakota rise to 21
New measles cases reported in Grand Forks County; Cases in North Dakota rise to 21 North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reports two measles cases were confirmed in Grand Forks County, making it the third county in the state impacted by[...]
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North Dakota measles cases rise to 12, Williston Band Day Parade attendees exposed
North Dakota’s measles outbreak has climbed to 12 cases, with the latest reported in Williams County. Health officials are closely monitoring exposures, including at Williston’s Band Day Parade and a local Tractor Supply store. The outbreak has led to quarantines for about[...]