Measles outbreak FAQ: Do I need a vaccine booster? What do I do if I've been exposed? And what are the symptoms?
A child has died of measles in Texas, officials said — the first death from the highly contagious disease the United States has seen in a decade. The school-age child was not vaccinated, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
How to Spot Measles Symptoms in Adults as Outbreaks Spread in the US
So, to recap, for the first two to four days, common measles symptoms in adults include: After this initial phase, you’ll get the characteristic measles rash. It’ll usually start at the top of your body, near your hairline and on your cheeks, and then move downward to your chest and trunk and finally outward to your limbs, Dr. Lovins says.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, rising from 58 in just 3 days
The measles outbreak in Texas has escalated sharply to 90 cases as health officials worry about the spread to more communities.
Could Texas measles outbreak spread to New Jersey? How many cases of measles are in NJ?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that, as of Feb. 20, measles cases have been reported in Alaska, California, Georgia, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island. For school year 2023-24 an estimated 93.2% of children were vaccinated in New Jersey, says the CDC.
Texas child is first death in measles outbreak in the state
A school-aged child in Texas is the first reported individual to die from measles amid an outbreak in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of the state, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced today.
Texas measles outbreak grows. Are there cases in Ohio? What to know about the disease
More than 50 people have been infected in a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. And it's expected to grow. Are there cases in Ohio? What to know.
Measles outbreak: how contagious is it and what are the symptoms?
Infectious disease experts say the latest outbreak is still in its infancy and could get a lot worse – here’s what to know
First measles death reported in Texas child as outbreak spreads
Health officials say a child who had not been vaccinated died of measles in West Texas — the first death in an outbreak that has now infected more than 140 people​.
With measles spreading in U.S., health experts emphasize prevention
Health officials say the best way to prevent measles, which can have serious complications, is through vaccination.
Should you get a measles booster? Some people may not be as protected as they think.
Cases in Texas and other states are on the rise, but most of the infected were not vaccinated. Here’s what to know about the ...
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A.M. ATL: An unanswered ‘Cop City’ question
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US measles outbreak claims two lives
"Measles was rare in the United States, but outbreaks are occurring in areas where vaccination rates have fallen," the ...
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Measles outbreak in Texas rises to at least 58 cases — the state's worst in over 30 years
Alaska, Georgia, New York and Rhode Island have also reported measles cases this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "This is a measles outbreak that began in a ...
First confirmed measles case in Los Angeles County since 2015. How to protect yourself
Los Angeles County has its first confirmed case of the measles amid a growing number of cases in the United States.
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Pediatrician shares insights on measles and its metro Atlanta impact
Dr. Roy Benaroch explains how measles can spread, what effects the disease can have on children, and steps parents can take to keep their kids and communities healthy.