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Measles cases are popping up across the country, especially in areas with lower vaccination rates. There were 285 cases reported in the US last year, the most since 2019, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nine hospitalized in Texas amid measles outbreak, with 24 cases reported and high exemption rates for vaccinations. CDC links decline in vaccinations

As measles spreads in Texas here's information you should know to make sure you're protected. WASHINGTON D.C., DC — As measles continues to spread across Texas, there are things you should know about the condition.

The CDC played an instrumental, if imperfect, role in the response to COVID-19. JHDT Stock Images LLC/iStock via Getty Images Jordan Miller, Arizona State

CDC holds that vaccines are a safe, effective way to protect your health and prevent the spread of flu, COVID, measles. What Mississppi needs to know.

CDC holds that vaccines are a safe, effective way to protect your health and prevent the spread of flu, COVID, measles. What Mississppi needs to know.

Nine of those infected were hospitalized and more cases are likely, health authorities said. U.S. vaccination rates for measles are falling, according to the CDC.

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.

Measles cases have been reported in Alaska, Georgia, New York, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the CDC. All of the people infected are unvaccinated. RELATED: Flu season docto

According to the CDC, adults born before 1957 are considered immune to measles and mumps. Most adults born in 1957 or after who can't show that they've had all 3 diseases includin