Scientists race to develop new treatment as US measles cases surge to new highs
For years, doctors focused only on prevention through the MMR vaccine. It worked — measles was eliminated in the U.S. by 2000, but falling vaccination rates are bringing the virus back.
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WCNC Charlotte received messages from citizens that said the shots were heard toward the end of the event held at the C.W. Williams Community Health Center along Wilkinson Boulevard. Medic confirmed it did not respond to the scene, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said nobody was hurt. However, CMPD did not share details with WCNC Charlotte about any arrests made after the fact or what may have led up to the shooting.
Jail records show a woman was arrested around the time of the incident. She was charged with "going armed to terror of people" and carrying a concealed handgun, both misdemeanor charges. Court records say she scared over 200 people in the incident. However, police have not confirmed that this arrest is connected.
FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/c-w-williams-community-health-fair-shooting-8-9-2025/275-a2ce51c7-f175-453f-9564-59fedf813837
Measles is making an alarming comeback in the United States, and now scientists are reviving research many thought was no longer needed.
More than 1,300 cases have been reported this year — the highest in 33 years. Most of these patients are unvaccinated and researchers are now racing to create the first measles treatments in decades.
FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/scientists-race-develop-treatments-measles-surge/275-533789dd-c1e3-47cb-b0ab-a39cae300a6c