A measles outbreak is growing in the US. What's the situation worldwide?
The United States has registered its first death from measles since 2015, after a child who wasn’t vaccinated died in an outbreak in rural West Texas. Normally, most US cases are brought into the country by people who have travelled overseas.
Measles outbreak 2025: What about Florida? What to know about cases, vaccination
Here’s what to know about the current measles outbreak, how common the measles is in the U.S., how it spreads and what the symptoms and treatment are.
1st death confirmed in measles outbreak: 4 updates
Tragic death of unvaccinated child in Texas highlights ongoing measles outbreak and potential consequences of not vaccinating.
First measles death reported in Texas as Kennedy downplays outbreak
At least 124 people have been infected in the fast-spreading outbreak. Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said "we have measles outbreaks every year."
Boosters, symptoms, herd immunity: What to know about the measles outbreak in Texas
The outbreak is primarily affecting West Texas, but officials in San Antonio, New Braunfels and San Marcos are monitoring cases after an infected person recently visited the area, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Can you get measles if you're vaccinated? Here's what to know after death reported in Texas
The majority of the 124 measles cases reported in Texas this year have been in children between five and 17. The first death in an ongoing measles outbreak has been reported in Texas. The Texas Department of State Health Services announced the death of a school-aged child on Wednesday morning.
What’s happening with measles and vaccinations outside Texas and the U.S.
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 10.3 million people were infected with measles in 2023 and 107,500 died. Most were unvaccinated.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases, mostly among unvaccinated
The measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 124 cases mostly in children and in those who are unvaccinated, according to state data published Tuesday.
As measles cases mount in the US, what’s the situation worldwide?
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 10.3 million people were infected with measles in 2023 and 107,500 ...
As Measles Cases Surge in Texas, WHO’s Global Control Program Risks Collapse
The World Health Organization has warned that its largest global laboratory network is on the brink of collapse unless new ...
What is measles? Here's what you need to know about the deadly virus
Measles can cause seizures, blindness and death, and children under the age of 5 are particularly vulnerable to complications ...
Why are measles considered eliminated in the U.S.?
It might be surprising to learn that the disease is considered eliminated by U.S. health officials. In fact, it's been labeled that way since 2000. That's because for experts, there's a difference ...
Which North Texas schools have the lowest measles vaccination rates? Here's the full list
The number of measles cases reported in Texas continues to grow. These are the North Texas schools most and least at risk of ...
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Measles outbreak in Texas grows to 58 cases: What are the symptoms? Is it fatal?
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease caused by a virus that primarily, and most severely, affects children. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it infects ...
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'Only a matter of time': Here is why Arizona is at high risk for a measles outbreak
Arizona is similarly at risk for measles because the state has several pockets of extremely low vaccination rates, including ...
'A major worry': Lehigh Valley doctors discuss measles concerns as Texas outbreak grows
An unvaccinated child in Texas has died from the measles, as vaccinations decline nationwide and here in our area.