More than 900 measles cases confirmed in US, with illnesses now reported in 29 states: CDC

Letter to the Editor: Measles vaccine saves lives

I first saw a child die from measles in 1986 in Guatemala. Immunization efforts had not reached enough children to prevent measle’s spread. An otherwise healthy 16- month-old child was rushed into the clinic in her father’s arms. She was…

Protecting our children from measles: What families need to know

Interim Chief Medical Officer: 'The bottom line is that these cases and outbreaks are avoidable'

Measles could again become widespread as cases surge worldwide

Measles is one of the most infectious diseases on the planet. Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library via Getty ImagesGlobally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. In 2025, North and South America saw 11 times more cases than during the same period last year. In Europe, measles rates are at their highest point in 25 years. In the U.S., as of May 2, 2025, health authorities have confirmed 935 case…

'These are needless deaths': Vaccine misinformation will lead to more deaths from measles outbreak, ousted US scientist tells Sky News

There have been 935 confirmed cases of measles in the US, with outbreaks in six states and cases reported in 23 others. Three people, including two children, have died - none were vaccinated.

Indiana Minority Health Coalition to hold measles protection webinar

Minority Health Coalition to hold measles webinar INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The CDC has confirmed over 900 cases of measles nationwide, with at least eight cases reported in Indiana. In response, the Indiana Minority Health Coalition is hosting a free community health webinar on May 22 to educate Hoosiers on measles protection. The webinar aims to provide crucial information on how families can protect themselves from the measles outbreak. It will f…

Mayo Clinic says vaccination to prevent measles is safe and effective

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 700 confirmed measles cases had been reported in at least 25 states as of mid-April — and that number continues to grow. Most cases are among people who are unvaccinated, have an unknown vaccination status or are children. The highly contagious disease can lead to serious complications and hospitalizations, and two deaths have already been confirmed. As awareness of the measl…