Measles

Health 2 days ago

Measles outbreaks emerge across US: See which states have reported cases

Amid the ongoing U.S. measles outbreak, get the breakdown of how many cases have been reported by state. The vast majority have been confirmed in West Texas.

Healthcare 4 days ago

Another state confirms measles case with infected child its first of year

Virginia recently announced that its first case of the measles this year involved a child who had traveled out of the country prior to being diagnosed.

Health 5 days ago

Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years

Michigan has reported a measles outbreak after three cases were confirmed in Montcalm County, following seven other U.S. states with marked outbreaks.

Measles April 17

Texas measles cases are underreported, response hurt by funding cuts, CDC scientist says

A CDC senior scientist provided an update on the measles outbreak on Tuesday, while taking reporter questions about the agency's response.

Measles April 16

Texas measles outbreak swells to 561 cases, CDC sends more help

Measles have continued to spread in Texas with a total of 561 reported cases. Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, saw an increase of nine cases since mid-April.

Health April 8

Measles infects baby in Colorado: health officials

In the state's second measles case of the year, a baby under 1 year old has been confirmed to have the virus. As babies cannot be vaccinated, they are highly vulnerable, health officials warn.

Texas April 6

RFK Jr makes Texas stop to visit family of 6-year-old measles victim, push MMR vaccine

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a stop in Texas on Sunday to visit the family of a 6-year-old girl who died in February after contracting the measles.

Measles April 6

Second child with measles has died in Texas, officials say

A second child with measles in Texas has died, although the exact cause of death is unknown at this time, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.