Measles, West Texas outbreak

Wisconsin at risk of measles outbreak. Its kindergartner vaccination rates among lowest in U.S.
Wisconsin kindergartners have one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country against measles, which can cause serious illness in young kids.
Measles outbreak holds higher risk for pregnant women, babies
A newborn with measles is among the cases reported in the growing West Texas outbreak, Lubbock public health officials say. Experts say the case serves as a reminder that the disease can be especially dangerous for pregnant women and very young children.
Springfield at low-risk for measles outbreak; no human cases of bird flu
With measles outbreaks “on our doorstep,” city officials urged residents to get themselves and their children up to date on their vaccinations. Concerned about the outbreaks across the country, which have caused two deaths,
Are you at risk for measles? Miami sees case amid U.S. outbreak. What to know in Florida
The reason that we don’t get hundreds of cases like we did way in the past, before vaccination, is because of vaccination.”
Are Pa. residents at risk of a measles outbreak? Here’s what the experts say
"Measles is really the most contagious illness that we know of," one expert said, which is why vaccinations are so important.
Concern for measles outbreak in Iowa elevated by state's lower overall vaccination rate
The measles outbreak is now confirmed in at least 15 states, with new cases in Vermont, Maryland, and Oklahoma.
Measles outbreaks are directly connected to decrease in vaccinations, doctors say
The World Health Organization and CDC both shared that if you have measles, you could potentially infect 9 out of 10 people you come in close contact with.

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Experts warn Houston at risk as measles outbreak spreads from West Texas
HOUSTON — Pathologists raised concerns about Houston's vulnerability to the current measles outbreak spreading across West ...
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Measles Q&A: Infectious disease specialist on what you should know about the virus
Dr. Jyoti Somani with Jackson Health offers her expertise after an isolated case at a Miami high school. A key point: People ...
As measles spread, here's what to know about who's most at risk and who's immune
As measles continue to spread in the U.S., here's who is at risk and who's immune from one of the most contagious viruses in ...
America’s Measles Outbreak: What You Need to Know
Outbreaks of measles occur as we are a worldwide community. We are easily connected by travel, and other countries do not ...
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Your questions on measles, symptoms and the MMR vaccine, answered by experts
Measles can also impact someone's immunity long after the infection is gone in a process called "immune amnesia," which can ...
Measles Is Back. And a Lot More People Are at Risk
She’d heard about the large measles outbreak in northwest Texas. Since January, more than 159 people are known to have been ...
Measles is getting closer to Ohio. Here's what you can do to protect you and yours
Texas still maintains the highest number of cases, mostly in young unvaccinated children, but cases are creeping closer to ...
Americas at risk of losing measles elimination status, U.N. agency warns
Measles outbreaks across North America are threatening the region's status of having officially eliminated the virus, ...