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Measles transmission and vaccination

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3 item(s) 3 source(s) 0 official Updated: 2026-05-18T14:17:00
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Innovative vaccines for Indonesia’s measles outbreak

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Innovative vaccines for Indonesia’s measles outbreak

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2 more cases of measles reported in Lebanon County; no new Lancaster County cases

“Of the recently identified measles cases in Lancaster (three cases), Lebanon (14 cases), and Berks (one case) counties, all 18 were either unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status,” state Department of Health Press Secretary Neil Ruhland said. Lancaster County’s most recent cases were identified May 13. With Lebanon County’s two new cases, 30 cases have now been reported across Pennsylvania this year.

LancasterOnlineGeneral outletGeneral outlet confidenceLiveMiddle East2026-05-18T18:38+00:00Resolved article
Publisher coverage

Innovative vaccines for Indonesia’s measles outbreak

The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has reported 10 measles-related deaths nationwide in 2026. However, the Ministry of Health reported that measles-rubella (MR) immunization coverage in 2024 reached only 92% for the first dose (MR1) and 82.3% for the second dose (MR2). BPOM also noted that 8% of cases occurred among adults over the age of 18, underscoring the importance of protection for both children and adults at risk.

Independent ObserverGeneral outletGeneral outlet confidenceLiveSoutheast Asia2026-05-17T03:00+00:00Resolved article

Timeline

2026-05-08T16:07:273 item(s)3 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: LebTown, Outbreak News Today, 毎日新聞.
  • The lead item has changed to Japan reports more than 400 measles cases in first four months of 2026 from Outbreak News Today.
  • 3 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-08T22:34:544 item(s)4 source(s)
  • The Eastleigh Voice now includes deaths or fatal cases in the story frame.
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: The Eastleigh Voice.
  • The lead item has changed to Lancet study finds significant child death reduction from malaria vaccine in Africa from The Eastleigh Voice.
  • Story volume increased from 3 to 4 clustered item(s) in the current window.
2026-05-08T23:01:433 item(s)3 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to Japan reports more than 400 measles cases in first four months of 2026 from Outbreak News Today.
2026-05-09T00:01:524 item(s)4 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: CBS 19 News, The Daily Progress, The Standard (HK).
  • The lead item has changed to Officials investigate case of measles in the Central Region from CBS 19 News.
  • Story volume increased from 3 to 4 clustered item(s) in the current window.
  • 3 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-09T04:02:105 item(s)5 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: Outbreak News Today.
  • Story volume increased from 4 to 5 clustered item(s) in the current window.
  • 1 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-09T06:02:025 item(s)5 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to Officials investigate case of measles in the Central Region from CBS 19 News.
  • 5 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-09T07:27:415 item(s)5 source(s)
  • The Standard (HK) now foregrounds vaccination or vaccine policy in the story.
  • The lead item has changed to Officials investigate case of measles in the Central Region from CBS 19 News.
  • 5 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-09T07:54:335 item(s)5 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to Officials investigate case of measles in the Central Region from CBS 19 News.
  • 5 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-09T08:08:205 item(s)5 source(s)
  • The Standard (HK) now foregrounds vaccination or vaccine policy in the story.
  • The lead item has changed to Officials investigate case of measles in the Central Region from CBS 19 News.
  • 5 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-09T08:19:065 item(s)5 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to Officials investigate case of measles in the Central Region from CBS 19 News.
  • 5 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-10T14:50:135 item(s)5 source(s)
  • arabnews.jp now foregrounds vaccination or vaccine policy in the story.
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: arabnews.jp.
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • Story volume increased from 4 to 5 clustered item(s) in the current window.
2026-05-10T18:19:445 item(s)5 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: Outbreak News Today.
  • 1 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-10T22:14:425 item(s)5 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  • 1 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T06:02:305 item(s)5 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • 5 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T06:32:505 item(s)5 source(s)
  • arabnews.jp now foregrounds vaccination or vaccine policy in the story.
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: 毎日新聞.
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • 5 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T06:44:404 item(s)4 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • 4 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T08:48:184 item(s)4 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • 4 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T08:53:044 item(s)4 source(s)
  • arabnews.jp now foregrounds vaccination or vaccine policy in the story.
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • 4 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T09:49:434 item(s)4 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • 4 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T09:50:244 item(s)4 source(s)
  • arabnews.jp now foregrounds vaccination or vaccine policy in the story.
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • 4 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T10:49:284 item(s)4 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • 4 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T10:50:414 item(s)4 source(s)
  • arabnews.jp now foregrounds vaccination or vaccine policy in the story.
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • 4 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T11:51:426 item(s)6 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: CBS 19 News, National Catholic Reporter.
  • Story volume increased from 4 to 6 clustered item(s) in the current window.
  • 2 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T12:53:445 item(s)5 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: CBS 19 News.
  • 1 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T13:54:485 item(s)5 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: cbs19news.com.
2026-05-11T13:55:135 item(s)5 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • 5 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T14:56:113 item(s)3 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to Officials investigate case of measles in the Central Region from cbs19news.com.
  • 3 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T15:57:184 item(s)4 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: Outbreak News Today.
  • The lead item has changed to Officials investigate case of measles in the Central Region from cbs19news.com.
  • Story volume increased from 3 to 4 clustered item(s) in the current window.
  • 4 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-11T15:58:265 item(s)5 source(s)
  • arabnews.jp now foregrounds vaccination or vaccine policy in the story.
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, arabnews.jp.
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • Story volume increased from 4 to 5 clustered item(s) in the current window.
2026-05-11T16:58:484 item(s)4 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to Japan reports more than 400 measles cases in first four months of 2026 from Outbreak News Today.
2026-05-12T06:01:183 item(s)3 source(s)
  • Digital Journal now includes deaths or fatal cases in the story frame.
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: Digital Journal.
  • The lead item has changed to Vitamins over vaccines: misinformation entrenched amid Indonesia measles surge from Digital Journal.
  • 1 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-12T07:01:453 item(s)3 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: LebTown.
  • 1 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-12T07:14:134 item(s)4 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: Outbreak News Today.
  • Story volume increased from 3 to 4 clustered item(s) in the current window.
  • 1 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-12T13:09:483 item(s)3 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: Daily Tribune.
  • The lead item has changed to Measles surge in Indonesia fueled by vaccine misinformation from Daily Tribune.
  • 1 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-12T14:10:503 item(s)3 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: Digital Journal.
  • The lead item has changed to Vitamins over vaccines: misinformation entrenched amid Indonesia measles surge from Digital Journal.
  • 1 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-12T18:15:534 item(s)3 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: Outbreak News Today.
  • The lead item has changed to Bangladesh measles outbreak top 50,000 total cases since mid-March from Outbreak News Today.
  • Story volume increased from 3 to 4 clustered item(s) in the current window.
  • 2 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-12T19:17:173 item(s)3 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to Japan reports more than 400 measles cases in first four months of 2026 from Outbreak News Today.
2026-05-12T20:17:454 item(s)4 source(s)
  • Digital Journal now includes deaths or fatal cases in the story frame.
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: Digital Journal, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  • The lead item has changed to Vitamins over vaccines: misinformation entrenched amid Indonesia measles surge from Digital Journal.
  • Story volume increased from 3 to 4 clustered item(s) in the current window.
2026-05-13T04:31:213 item(s)3 source(s)
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: Outbreak News Today, arabnews.jp.
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • 2 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-13T05:31:513 item(s)3 source(s)
  • The lead item has changed to How conflict is driving measles outbreaks in the Middle East and North Africa from arabnews.jp.
  • 3 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.
2026-05-18T13:16:503 item(s)3 source(s)
  • Independent Observer now explicitly uses investigation or monitoring language.
  • Independent Observer now includes deaths or fatal cases in the story frame.
  • Independent Observer now foregrounds vaccination or vaccine policy in the story.
  • New publisher/source coverage joined this story cluster: 13newsnow.com, Independent Observer, LancasterOnline.
2026-05-18T14:17:003 item(s)3 source(s)
  • 1 newly observed linked item(s) were added since the last saved snapshot.