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Measles Is on Rise

What to know about getting vaccinated for measles

Health experts say low vaccination rates are fueling outbreaks of the contagious disease that was considered to be eliminated 25 years ago.

The Charlotte Observer on MSN · 1d

Measles cases are on the rise in the US. Should you get the vaccine in NC? What to know

As of Feb. 20, there were a total of 93 measles cases reported in eight states: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For comparison, 285 cases were reported in the U.S. in 2024.

Education Week · 10h

Measles Is on the Rise as Vaccinations Drop. Where Does That Leave Schools?

With a large, high-profile measles outbreak in West Texas, declining childhood vaccination rates, and the appointment of a vocal vaccine skeptic to America’s top health post, should schools brace for a possible resurgence of once-eradicated diseases?

Everything to know about measles outbreak in Texas

CBS News on MSN · 9h

Do you need a measles booster shot? What to know as an outbreak spreads

A measles outbreak in the U.S. has grown to at least 124 cases, prompting questions about how to stay safe. The outbreak is primarily affecting children and teenagers in Texas, nearly all of whom were unvaccinated.

Texas Public Radio · 3h

Boosters, symptoms, herd immunity: Everything to know about the measles outbreak in Texas

The outbreak is primarily affecting West Texas, but cases have recently spread to San Antonio, New Braunfels and San Marcos, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

USA Today · 11h

Texas measles outbreak: Here’s why it’s not going away anytime soon

Now 124 people infected in West Texas, nine more in New Mexico and outbreak 'still has a lot of energy and steam behind it.'

measles, OC and LA

Hosted on MSN · 1h

Health officials say Orange County infant with measles traveled through LAX

Health officials on Tuesday advised the public that a child from Orange County with a confirmed case of measles traveled through Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month.

Orange County Register · 2h

OC infant who arrived at LAX confirmed to have measles

Officials said the patient arrived at LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal on Feb. 19 aboard Korean Air flight KAL11/KE11.

NBC Los Angeles on MSN · 10h

LA, OC health officials warn of measles case confirmed in infant traveler

Public health officials in Los Angeles and Orange Counties are warning the public of a confirmed measles case that’s been detected in both regions. The person sickened with the disease is described as an infant who traveled to Los Angeles International Airport to return home to Orange County,

Hosted on MSN9h

Measles outbreak: What parents need to know and how to protect their kids

According to the CDC, measles can cause serious complications like pneumonia, brain swelling, and even death in young ...

Albuquerque Journal3h

Congressional delegation urges Kennedy to promote vaccines in face of measles outbreak

New Mexico’s congressional delegation is urging Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to rehire fired ...

Texas measles outbreak officially surpasses 100 cases, mostly among unvaccinated children

The measles outbreak in Texas has escalated sharply to over 100 cases as health officials worry about the spread in other states.

10hon MSN

A measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has sickened over 130 people. The highly contagious virus explained — and what the CDC says about getting revaccina…

At least 124 cases of measles have been reported in Texas since late January — marking the largest outbreak in the state in ...

8hon MSN

What does a measles rash look like? 9 pictures to help identify symptoms as it spreads in US

Tips to identify measles as several states report outbreaks of three cases or more. Texas has already reported over 120 cases ...

Medscape1d

Reduced Vaccination Rates May Allow Spike in Measles Cases

Overall, unvaccinated children are at the greatest risk for measles, according to the CDC. The CDC currently recommends two ...

1don MSN

What to Know About the Measles Vaccine

Parts of Texas and New Mexico have been struck by measles outbreaks, sickening nearly 100 people, health officials announced ...

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