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Measles: Questions and answers about the virus and prevention
Measles is a highly contagious virus mostly common in school-aged children. 58 cases have been reported in northwest Texas.
Rolling Out7d
A deadly virus is back and spreading fast
A once-controlled virus is making an alarming comeback. Measles cases in the United States have reached their highest levels since 2019, with multiple states reporting new infections. The ...
USA Today6d
Measles continues to spread as Texas outbreak rises to 48 cases: Here's what to know
Symptoms can begin seven to 14 days after exposure to the measles virus, according to the CDC. The disease can cause severe complications and death in rare cases. Symptoms can include ...
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Texas measles outbreak rises to 48 cases. It’s the state’s worst in nearly 30 years
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can survive in the air for up to two hours. Up to 9 out of 10 people who are susceptible will get the virus if exposed, according to the U.S. Centers ...
CNN9d
Do you need a measles booster? Here’s what experts say
In some cases, the illness can be fatal. Prior to the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1963, the virus would claim an estimated 2.6 million lives each year worldwide. In 2023, WHO estimated ...