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Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak reach 561, with 20 new infections confirmed
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow, reaching 561 cases, according to new data published Tuesday.
Michigan reports first confirmed outbreak of measles since 2019
The Michigan health department confirmed a measles outbreak in Montcalm County on Thursday, marking the first such occurrence ...
Measles Outbreaks in Canada and Mexico Bring Grim Prognosis
Canada has reported more than 730 cases this year, making this one of the worst measles outbreaks in the country since it declared the virus “eliminated” in 1998. Mexico has seen at least 360 measles ...
US exceeds 700 measles cases as officials struggle to contain outbreaks
As of Friday, the CDC reported 79 hospitalizations, including 45 patients who were under 5.  Most measles cases, 97%, ...
Texas says measles cases rise to 597 since late January
The Texas Department of State Health Services on Friday, reported 597 measles cases in the state since late January, an ...
RFK Jr.’s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials
As measles outbreaks popped up across the U.S. this winter, pediatricians waited for the nation's public health agency to ...
Fact check: How long does protection from a measles vaccine last?
Medical News Today speaks to experts to fact-check some claims about measles and the MMR vaccine, namely U.S. Health ...
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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 ...