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Bangladesh launches emergency measles-rubella vaccinations after deadly child outbreak

Bangladesh is carrying out emergency measles-rubella vaccinations as authorities try to contain an outbreak that has killed more than 100 children in less than a month.

Key Takeaways

Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations.
The outbreak has killed more than 100 children in less than a month.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

UK Meningitis Outbreak Grows to 34 Cases Tied to Nightclub

A meningitis outbreak in southeast England linked to a nightclub has grown to 34 reported cases including 23 confirmed, prompting an urgent public health investigation, contact tracing, and prophylactic vaccination effort.

Key Takeaways

34 reported cases including 23 confirmed are linked to a nightclub in southeast England
Meningococcal bacteria spread readily in crowded, poorly ventilated venues — nightclubs are an ideal transmission environment

DT Editorial Team·Mar 22, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

Maryland Mumps Cases Already Six Times Last Year's Total Just Two Months Into 2026

Maryland has reported 26 mumps cases in the first two months of 2026, compared to just four cases for all of 2025. Most infections are concentrated in the Baltimore metropolitan area, and the majority of affected individuals had been vaccinated.

Key Takeaways

Maryland reports 26 mumps cases (19 confirmed, 7 probable) in early 2026 vs. 4 for all of 2025
Most infections concentrated in the Baltimore metropolitan area

DT Editorial Team·Feb 21, 2026·5 min read·via medicalxpress.com