Measles - Page 3

May 14, 2025

Officials in West Coast state sound alarm after traveler diagnosed with highly contagious viral disease

Public health officials warn of measles exposure in Washington state after a Canadian traveler visited multiple locations, including Seattle-Tacoma Airport, while contagious.

May 6, 2025

Midwestern state reports first measles case since 2011

Measles has returned to North Dakota after more than a decade, infecting an unvaccinated child. The case adds to growing national concerns, with outbreaks in 30 states and 935 confirmed infections.

May 4, 2025

'I'm a doctor: Here are 11 things you should know about measles'

Amid the ongoing measles outbreak, Allison Croucher, a pediatrician in Illinois, said she often gets these questions from parents who are concerned about the spread.

May 2, 2025

Measles scare at major airport: What to know about potential exposure

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sounding the alarm on a potential measles exposure at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here's what you need to know.

April 19, 2025

Another state confirms measles case with infected child its first of year

Virginia recently announced that its first case of the measles this year involved a child who had traveled out of the country prior to being diagnosed.

April 19, 2025

Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years

Michigan has reported a measles outbreak after three cases were confirmed in Montcalm County, following seven other U.S. states with marked outbreaks.

April 17, 2025

Texas measles cases are underreported, response hurt by funding cuts, CDC scientist says

A CDC senior scientist provided an update on the measles outbreak on Tuesday, while taking reporter questions about the agency's response.

April 16, 2025

Texas measles outbreak swells to 561 cases, CDC sends more help

Measles have continued to spread in Texas with a total of 561 reported cases. Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, saw an increase of nine cases since mid-April.

April 8, 2025

Measles infects baby in Colorado: health officials

In the state's second measles case of the year, a baby under 1 year old has been confirmed to have the virus. As babies cannot be vaccinated, they are highly vulnerable, health officials warn.

April 6, 2025

RFK Jr makes Texas stop to visit family of 6-year-old measles victim, push MMR vaccine

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a stop in Texas on Sunday to visit the family of a 6-year-old girl who died in February after contracting the measles.