Nearly 100 Sickened With Measles

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 need a booster.
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 are low.
Measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico: Nearly 100 cases reported — How declining immunisation rates are to blame
Nearly 100 cases of measles have been reported across Texas and New Mexico. Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000, making this outbreak a cause for concern. Health officials attribute the rise in cases to plummeting immunisation rates,
‘We’re seeing the tip of the iceberg’ in biggest Texas measles outbreak since 1992: Dr. Patel
There are nearly 100 cases of measles across Texas and New Mexico, sparking concerns as springtime approaches. Obama White House former Policy Director Dr. Kavita Patel shares a warning of how quickly measles can spread and comments on HHS Secretary Robert F.
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 outbreak in Texas grows to 58 cases: What are the symptoms? Is it fatal?
Texas health officials said Tuesday the state now has 58 confirmed measles cases. What is measles, how do you contract it and how deadly is it?
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 outbreak grows to 90 cases, largest in over 30 years
A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 90 cases, mostly among unvaccinated children, state health data published Friday shows.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, rising from 58 in just 3 days
The measles outbreak in Texas has escalated sharply to 90 cases as health officials worry about the spread to more communities.
Measles outbreaks rise to nearly 100 cases between Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know
Measles is a respiratory virus that can survive in the air for up to two hours. Up to 9 out of 10 people who are susceptible will get the virus if exposed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Measles outbreak raises concerns amid carnival festivities
When vaccination rates fall below 95 percent, we know that a community is more at risk for an outbreak of spreading disease.” ...
What to Know About the Measles Vaccine
Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease caused by a virus, and can be severe or even fatal. According to the U.S.
Measles outbreaks grow to nearly 100 cases
As of Thursday, the CDC reported 93 cases of measles in the U.S. this year. 30% of the cases involved kids under five. 52% ...
Texas Measles Map Shows Hardest Hit Counties as Outbreak Grows
Measles is an airborne, "extremely infectious, and potentially severe rash illness," according to the Centers for Disease ...
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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 ...
US CDC Reports Five-Fold Increase in Weekly Measles Cases as Texas Outbreak Grows
(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported that weekly measles cases had jumped to 93 ...
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 ...