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Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US
The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chance. Health officials say the easily preventable disease has ...
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Measles Was ‘Eliminated’ in the U.S. in 2000. The Current Outbreak May Change That
The U.S. formally eliminated measles in 2000 thanks to widespread vaccination, but public health experts fear the current ...
Weekly measles cases top 90 in U.S. for first time in years
The number of measles cases reported in the U.S. in a single week has topped 90 for the first time since a record wave in ...
US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know
U.S. measles cases have topped 700 as of Friday, and two children and an adult have died. New Mexico, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio, ...
US reports highest number of measles cases since 2019: CDC
The U.S. has recorded the highest number of measles cases since 2019, according to new Centers for Disease Control and ...
Deadly measles outbreak does little to counter vaccine scepticism in Texas
With two measles deaths - both children - in the state, officials struggle to convince communities to vaccinate.
Has anyone vaccinated against measles ever died from the virus? What to know after 3rd death
Measles infections after vaccination are rare, and there are no documented cases of healthy, fully vaccinated people dying ...
Measles Outbreak Update: Infections Surge by Triple Digits
The U.S. has recorded 105 more measles cases than the previous week, bringing the total for 2025 to 712 confirmed cases.
Measles cases in Texas rise to 541, state health department says
The Texas health department reported 541 cases of measles in the state on Friday, an increase of 36 cases from its previous ...
"It doesn't have to be this way" Infection prevention expert weighs in on Colorado's measles cases
After seeing the latest case of measles in Colorado, an infection prevention manager said things are changing in the fight ...