A baby with a measles rash

The phenomenon is known as immune amnesia, and it can leave people vulnerable to other infections for several weeks to months. Research has shown that it can take two to three years after a measles infection for protective immunity to fully return. “The measles virus is strongly immunosuppressive, meaning thatContinue Reading

Singapore to introduce licensing framework for social residential homes

SINGAPORE: Singapore will introduce legislation in 2025 to license and raise standards of care in social residential homes. These refer to facilities that provide accommodation to people who require care, support, or social intervention, such as those with disabilities or destitute adults. Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos ZulkifliContinue Reading

Nearly 100 Measles Cases Have Been Reported in Texas

Ninety cases of measles have been reported in Texas in less than a month, marking the worst outbreak of the disease in the border state in more than 30 years. At least 16 people have been admitted to the hospital. Nine cases of measles have also been reported in theContinue Reading