What to Know About the Measles Vaccine
Measles cases are on the rise in the US. Should you get the vaccine in NC? What to know
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Measles outbreaks rise. Here's what you should know.
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.
Do you need a measles booster shot? What to know as an outbreak spreads
Measles Outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico Sicken Nearly 100 People
Answers to your questions and some general guidelines on the measles outbreak in Texas
Measles Exposure Warning Issued To Texas Residents
A warning has been issued for three Texas cities after someone with measles visited them while contagious. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DHSH) shared the warning on Monday "so unvaccinated people may monitor themselves for symptoms and seek testing if symptoms occur.
Measles, once eliminated in the U.S., sickens 99 in Texas and New Mexico
Health authorities warned of further spread. Most U.S. measles cases this year involved people 19 and under and those without a confirmed vaccination.
Texas Measles Map Shows Hardest Hit Counties as Outbreak Grows
The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000 "thanks to a very high percentage of people receiving the safe and effective measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine," the CDC said, but now U.S. coverage among children of kindergarten age is below the 95 percent coverage target, which creates a higher risk for outbreaks of the virus.
Nearly 100 Measles Cases Have Been Reported in Texas
Over the past month, the virus has spread in areas with low vaccination rates, and most of those affected are minors.
What to know about measles after possible exposure in San Antonio
A measles outbreak in Texas has reached San Antonio, with 90 cases reported, mostly in children. Vaccination remains crucial to control the spread.