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.
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 City, 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.
What to know about the measles outbreak in Texas
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the health departments in Texas and New Mexico, are closely monitoring a measles outbreak
Answers to your questions and some general guidelines on the measles outbreak in Texas
Texas is in the midst of the worst measles outbreak in decades, with 90 cases across 7 counties. Here’s what to know.
Measles Cases Are Rising Nationwide. Do Adults Need a Vaccine Booster?
Public health experts say some adults should consider getting revaccinated, particularly older adults who were born after 1957 and were vaccinated before 1968.
See how many students are vaccinated for measles in your school district
Austin ISD’s vaccination rate is also low compared to the state average – around 84% of AISD kindergartners had the MMR vaccine during the 2023-204 school year.
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 ...
Do you need a measles booster shot? What to know as an outbreak spreads
A measles outbreak in the U.S. has grown to nearly 100 cases​​​. Here's what to know about measles vaccines and those who may ...
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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 ...
Nearly 100 Sickened With Measles As Outbreak Spreads In Texas, New Mexico
Cases of the highly contagious disease are expected to rise and potentially spread to other states where vaccination rates ...
CDC layoffs strike deeply at its ability to respond to current flu, norovirus and measles outbreaks
Trump administration has taken actions to dismantle established public health infrastructure as part of its second-term ...
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Tracking measles cases in the United States
Several recent outbreaks of measles in the United States are driving up case counts and raising alarm among public health ...
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 ...
US CDC reports five-fold increase in weekly measles cases as Texas outbreak grows
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported that measles cases so far this year had jumped to 93 ...