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Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

Measles was considered eliminated in the U.S. In 2000 due to vaccination, but cases have risen recently due to declining vaccination rates and outbreaks across the country.
An unvaccinated child died in Texas on February 26, marking the first reported U.S. Death from measles in a decade, with 124 cases reported in the state as of February 25.
Global measles deaths dropped from 2000 to 2021, but recent years have seen a surge in cases, with measles instances more than tripling since 2020, according to the WHO.
Health officials emphasize the importance of measles immunizations, stating that protecting against the virus requires an immunization rate of about 95 percent in the community.

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Global News

Should you get another measles shot? What to know as cases surge - National

With measles cases on the rise in Canada, some adults may be questioning whether their immunity, either through natural infection or vaccine, is still strong enough.

3 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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WREG News

U.S. measles outbreak leads health experts to urge vaccinations

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- With spring break just around the corner, and as many students and families make plans for their travel destinations, there is concern about a measles outbreak in the U.S. "I think everybody should be concerned about measles. It's a disease that people, almost everybody used to get, but was associated with about a 5% risk of death, especially in young children. So, we should all be concerned," said Dr. Sandy Arnold, Director of…

3 days ago·Memphis, United States

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KVIA

NM health department launches measles web resource

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) just launched a web resource addressing the rising measles cases. The resource can be found here. It provides information on current New Mexico case counts, a detailed FAQ section, prevention guidelines for New Mexicans, and bilingual content. “While measles outbreaks don't respect state lines, our response is uniquely New Mexican—comprehensive, bilingual, and accessible …

3 days ago·Panama City, United States

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How to Spot Measles Symptoms in Adults as Outbreaks Spread in the US

Experts share the typical measles symptoms in adults, plus why this disease is on the rise and what diagnosis, management, and prevention look like.

3 days ago

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King5 News

Do I need a measles booster shot?: HealthLink

A UW Medicine infectious diseases doctor weighs in, as more inquiries over measles vaccination emerge amid outbreaks in the U.S.

3 days ago·Seattle, United States

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Queen City News

Why have measles vaccines declined in children?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The measles outbreak in west Texas where an unvaccinated child died of the virus comes as North Carolina and South Carolina are both seeing slight declines of children who are up to date on their measles vaccines. Lower percentages of kindergarteners in the Carolinas are getting their measles vaccines than in years past. Measles death in Texas prompts concerns in North Carolina North Carolina is at a …

3 days ago

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