Do you need a measles shot during the U.S. outbreak? Here’s what experts say
This week, an unvaccinated child died from measles in Texas. At least 124 cases have been reported since late January.
As Texas measles outbreak grows, here's what to know about the disease, vaccines and response
The measles outbreak in Texas has quickly grown to 146 cases. One child has died. NBC News answers readers' questions about ...
Texas measles outbreak rises to 146 cases including unvaccinated child’s death
The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated ...
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Area medical officials offer insight following measles diagnosis in Kentucky
Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000 due to high rates of immunization with the MMR vaccine, ...
Measles cases on the rise in Texas; False alarm in Mexia clarified
A recent incident in Mexia, initially suspected to be a measles case and later thought to be rubella, turned out to be a ...
State health officials clarify no rubella cases in Central Texas + MMR vaccination tracker
State health officials insisted on Friday that there have been no confirmed cases of rubella or measles in Central Texas. On Thursday, Mexia ISD reported a confirmed case of rubella, also known as ...
Louisville infectious disease expert explains measles vaccine, why virus likely reappeared
One of the latest cases was reported in Washington State where officials say an infant may have been exposed during recent international travel.
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TIMELINE: Measles outbreak in West Texas, potential exposure in Bexar County
Bexar County has yet to report any measles cases but the number of infections around Texas is rising. As of Friday, the Texas ...
What Georgia residents need to know about measles outbreak
Robert Bednarczyk, a professor of global health at Emory University, warns that measles can find and infect the most ...
Health officials stress the importance of vaccines amid U.S. measles outbreaks
The MMR vaccine protects against measles and comes in two doses, with the first dose being 93% effective and rising to 97% after the second dose. Since Wisconsin does not have a 100% vaccination rate, ...