What You Need to Know The confirmed measles case was reported in Rockwall County, east of Dallas, and the unconfirmed case was in Mexia This comes after an unvaccinated child died from measles in ...

Measles has been rising globally in recent years. There were an estimated 10.3 million cases worldwide in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022.

The measles outbreak continues to spread throughout the U.S., with over 1,000 confirmed cases as of May 22nd. Getty Images Colorado Five cases of measles were confirmed in Colorado as of May 27.

North Dakota reports its first measles case in over a decade, involving an unvaccinated child. The highly contagious disease continues to spread nationwide, with 935 confirmed cases across 30 states.

Measles is one of the most contagious viral illnesses, with a basic reproduction number (R0) of 12 to 18, meaning that 1 infected person would, on average, infect 12 to 18 susceptible individuals ...

Measles being highly contagious could be the first one to rear its ugly head, but it might just be the tip of the iceberg, and more vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks might follow suit.

The total number of measles cases in New Mexico has risen to 56. Health officials say vaccination rates in the state are rising as well.

As measles cases rise across the United States, misinformation about the life-threatening infection can put people at risk. Nationwide, cases have surpassed 600, with infections confirmed in 21 ...

As the measles outbreak in Texas spreads, attention is turning to what is commonly called the MMR vaccine. The vaccine is the only way to prevent measles, but it also prevents other illnesses. The ...

Measles cases are increasing in the U.S. and abroad, with unvaccinated individuals making up the majority of cases. The CDC recommends travelers be fully vaccinated with the MMR vaccine at least ...

Measles was declared eradicated in the USA in 2000, but recent sporadic outbreaks have been linked to international travelers and numerous unvaccinated people, based on CDC reports.

That same day, Mexia ISD in Limestone County reported one case of German measles, also known as Rubella, within the district. However, the Texas DSHS confirmed to WFAA that the reported rubella ...