Arizona egg producer blames federal ban on avian flu vaccination

Arizona Egg Producer Attributes Egg Crisis to Federal Avian Flu Vaccination Ban

BUCKEYE, Ariz. — The president of Hickman Family Farms, Dave Hickman, asserts that the federal government bears responsibility for the recent avian flu deaths of six...

As measles spreads, vaccination rates continue to decline

crime2 months ago

As Measles Surges, Vaccination Rates Plummet

Health professionals are expressing concern over declining vaccination rates, particularly in rural areas where access to healthcare is limited. Mixed messaging from officials and widespread misinformation...

Is Arizona’s lack of measles cases a fluke, given its low vaccination rate?

Entertainment2 months ago

Is Arizona’s Measles-Free Streak a Lucky Break Amid Low Vaccination Rates?

Measles, a virus once considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2002 due to effective vaccination campaigns, has resurfaced in 22 states this year. Arizona remains an...

Map: Phoenix measles vaccination rates for children by ZIP code

News/Valley Fever3 months ago

Unveiling Phoenix: Measles Vaccination Rates for Kids by ZIP Code

Following a measles outbreak that began in Texas earlier this year, the number of confirmed measles cases nationwide has surged. Public health officials are closely monitoring...

Parents of Texas child who died of measles remain opposed to vaccine

health3 months ago

Texas Parents Stand Firm Against Vaccination Following Child’s Measles Tragedy

DALLAS — The parents of a six-year-old girl who died from measles in late February have reaffirmed their opposition to vaccinations, even after the tragic loss....

Education3 months ago

Amid Measles Surge, Maricopa Families Opt Out of Vaccination at Alarming Rates

Maricopa County is experiencing a significant decline in vaccination rates, with herd immunity against measles falling below the required threshold for the first time in five...