US EditionMultistate measles outbreak climbs to 321 cases
- International travelers should be vaccinated against measles at least two weeks before traveling, according to Hawaii's Department of Health and the CDC.
- Adults born after 1957 must show proof of at least one MMR vaccination or have blood tests confirming immunity, as stated by Hawaii's Department of Health.
- The CDC indicates that vaccination rates must be above 95% to protect the population, yet many communities have lower rates, leading to outbreaks.
- The U.S. Has seen over 300 measles cases in 2025, marking a rise due to increased vaccine skepticism and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Former FDA commissioner on measles outbreak and CDC director candidates
(CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Former FDA Commissioner, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the measles outbreak. Just three months into 2025, the United States has recorded the most measles cases in a single year since a 2019 wave, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows. The majority of the infections have been reported in an outbreak in Texas that has led to the death of a child. Measles is one of…
Measles prevention: How the two-dose regimen works
CHICAGO (WGN) — About 90% of the U.S. population has gotten their two-dose regimen to protect against measles, mumps and rubella, but, the unvaccinated have increasingly been contracting the highly contagious, deadly disease. Northwestern University and Lurie Children's pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Ravi Jhaveri warns that without proper coverage, storm clouds ahead have him worried. "I like to have people think about vaccines as a…
'I'm worried it's getting worse': Texas measles outbreak grows as families resist vaccination
The measles outbreak that began in Texas before spreading to at least two other states swelled to 355 confirmed cases on Friday — and officials say there is no sign it’s slowing.
Texas measles outbreak: 309 cases reported, 40 hospitalized
HOUSTON (KIAH) — In its latest update, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said there were 309 cases of measles across the South Plains. Forty patients were hospitalized, according to DSHS. According to DSHS, 307 of the cases did not have a measles vaccine, or an "unknown status." In late February, health officials confirmed an unvaccinated school-aged child passed away due to the measles. Officials could not specify the exact a…
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