Map shows measles cases across U.S.
Measles cases popping up across the United States, including an outbreak in Texas that has led to the death of a child, are prompting questions about where exactly the illness has been detected.Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases,
More than 160 measles cases reported in 10 states
Texas now has 146 reported cases of measles statewide. Officials in San Antonio warn hundreds, if not thousands of people may have been exposed to a single infected patient. Doctors say the best protection against infection is vaccination.
Massachusetts measles cases: No recent cases reported, as outbreaks spread across country
Massachusetts has not received any reports of recent measles cases, as outbreaks spread across the country and after an unvaccinated child died.
Austin reports its first local measles case amid Texas outbreak
An unvaccinated infant was exposed to the virus while vacationing with their family overseas, Austin Public Health said.
Measles outbreak: 146 cases reported in Texas following death of unvaccinated child
In Texas, there were 146 cases of measles across the state and the South Plains, with 20 patients hospitalized. The best way to prevent getting sick is to get two doses of a measles vaccine.
Do You Need a Measles Booster?
Measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico are fueling concerns about the rapid spread of the highly contagious virus. There have been more than 100 measles cases in the United States so far this year,
3 reasons you might need a measles booster — and whether you should worry about the recent outbreak
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world. Doctors explain how to know if you need a booster during this unusually large outbreak.
Measles cases in western Texas rise to 146, possibly spreading to other areas
The number of confirmed measles cases in western Texas grew to 146, and it is possibly spreading to the central part of the ...
Measles cases are up. Vaccinations are down. Do you need a booster shot?
Measles was thought to be eliminated two decades ago. But growing mistrust in vaccines has changed that, and now some people ...
First confirmed measles case in Los Angeles County since 2015. How to protect yourself
Public health officials confirm this week the first case of measles in Los Angeles County in 10 years, amid a growing number ...
Texas measles cases rise to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child’s death
Texas health officials say the number of people with measles has increased to 146 in rural West Texas outbreak that led this ...
3 measles cases reported in NJ as child becomes 1st to die in Texas outbreak
New Jersey has three confirmed cases of measles, a highly contagious respiratory virus sparking some concerning outbreaks ...
Measles cases continue to spread in multiple states following child’s death
New measles cases have been reported since the first death in West Texas amid the ongoing outbreak. Cases have also been confirmed in New Mexico and New Jersey.
Measles cases approach 150 in ongoing West Texas outbreak
One hundred forty-six measles cases have been reported in the outbreak in West Texas, the Texas Department of Health Services said in an update today. This is 22 more confirmed cases since an update ...
As measles cases mount in the US, what’s the situation worldwide?
The U.S. registered its first death from measles since 2015 this week, as a child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles ...