Measles outbreaks rise to nearly 100 cases between Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know
Measles is a respiratory 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 for Disease Control and Prevention.
Texas Measles Outbreak Nears 100 Cases, Raising Concerns About Undetected Spread
Some private schools have shut down because of a rapidly escalating measles outbreak in West Texas. Local health departments are overstretched, pausing other important work as they race to limit the spread of this highly contagious virus.
Several recent outbreaks of measles in the United States are driving raising alarm among public health experts, especially as vaccination rates among children lag. CNN is tracking the cases.
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. with infections confirmed in at least five states this year, and primarily spreading ...
Texas and New Mexico are not the only border states that have seen an increase in measles cases recently. A year ago, measles was found in Missouri.
Texas’ largest outbreak of measles in 30 years has reached 90 cases, the Texas Department of State Health Services said ...
Wisconsin has not reported a measles case since April 2024, though vaccination rates for the disease are lagging.
Measles cases are currently rising in the U.S. We spoke with doctors to explain everything you need to protect yourself, including if you need a booster.
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