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Nearly 100 Sickened With Measles

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A measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has sickened over 130 people. The highly contagious virus explained — and what the CDC says about getting revaccinated as an adult.

At least 124 cases of measles have been reported in Texas since late January — marking the largest outbreak in the state in close to 30 years. The dozens of reported cases have mostly affected children,

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Nearly 100 Sickened With Measles As Outbreak Spreads In Texas, New Mexico

Cases of the highly contagious disease are expected to rise and potentially spread to other states where vaccination rates are low.

Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases, mostly among unvaccinated

Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images, FILE (GAINES COUNTY, Texas) — A measles outbreak in Texas is continuing to grow, reaching 124 cases, new data released Tuesday shows.

Measles Is on Rise

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Measles cases are on the rise in the US. Should you get the vaccine in NC? What to know

As of Feb. 20, there were a total of 93 measles cases reported in eight states: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For comparison, 285 cases were reported in the U.S. in 2024.

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Measles Is on the Rise as Vaccinations Drop. Where Does That Leave Schools?

With a large, high-profile measles outbreak in West Texas, declining childhood vaccination rates, and the appointment of a vocal vaccine skeptic to America’s top health post, should schools brace for a possible resurgence of once-eradicated diseases?

What to know about getting vaccinated for measles

Health experts say low vaccination rates are fueling outbreaks of the contagious disease that was considered to be eliminated 25 years ago.

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U.S. Measles Cases Rise Nationwide: Should We Worry In RI?

See five things Rhode Islanders need to know about the current outbreaks and other pertinent facts about measles.

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Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, rising from 58 in just 3 days

The measles outbreak in Texas has escalated sharply to 90 cases as health officials worry about the spread to more ...

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Measles outbreak in Texas rises to at least 58 cases — the state's worst in over 30 years

A measles outbreak in Texas has led to 58 confirmed cases, making it the state's worst in over 30 years — and local health ...

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Measles cases are on the rise, including in NYC. Know the symptoms, what to do

According to the CDC, measles symptoms appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus and typically include high fever, ...

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Two states have reported recent measles outbreaks. Is Wisconsin at risk?

Wisconsin has not reported a measles case since April 2024, though vaccination rates for the disease are lagging.

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Texas Measles Map Shows Hardest Hit Counties as Outbreak Grows

The U.S. declared measles eliminated in 2000 "thanks to a very high percentage of people receiving the safe and effective ...

Reduced Vaccination Rates May Allow Spike in Measles Cases

Overall, unvaccinated children are at the greatest risk for measles, according to the CDC. The CDC currently recommends two ...

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Do you need a measles booster? Here’s what experts say

The best way to stay protected against measles is to get vaccinated, according to experts. The measles, mumps and rubella ...

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What does a measles rash look like? 9 pictures to help identify symptoms as it spreads in US

Tips to identify measles as several states report outbreaks of three cases or more. Texas has already reported over 120 cases ...

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