As a teaching professor and public health educator, I, like thousands of other health professionals, rely on CDC data and educational resources throughout my work. CDC websites ar

Measles cases are popping up across the country, especially in areas with lower vaccination rates. There were 285 cases reported in the US last year, the most since 2019, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nine hospitalized in Texas amid measles outbreak, with 24 cases reported and high exemption rates for vaccinations. CDC links decline in vaccinations

The CDC played an instrumental, if imperfect, role in the response to COVID-19. JHDT Stock Images LLC/iStock via Getty Images Jordan Miller, Arizona State

Measles is an airborne, "extremely infectious, and potentially severe rash illness," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Up to 9 out of 1

CDC holds that vaccines are a safe, effective way to protect your health and prevent the spread of flu, COVID, measles. What Mississppi needs to know.

CDC holds that vaccines are a safe, effective way to protect your health and prevent the spread of flu, COVID, measles. What Mississppi needs to know.

For most people, the MMR vaccine should provide a lifetime of immunity but the CDC said some people should get a booster.

Measles cases have been reported in Alaska, Georgia, New York, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the CDC. All of the people infected are unvaccinated. RELATED: Flu season docto

Measles is on the rise across the country. The CDC reports cases in five states so far this year. Texas is seeing the most significant outbreak. Its state health department is reporting 58 cases in the last three weeks.

Cases of the highly contagious disease are expected to rise and potentially spread to other states where vaccination rates are low.