What to Know About the Measles Vaccine
Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease caused by a virus, and can be severe or even fatal. According to the U.S.
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 ...
If You Received a Measles Vaccine in This Decade, Check Your Records
Measles cases are currently rising in the U.S. We spoke with doctors to explain everything you need to protect yourself, ...
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Do you need a measles booster? Here’s what experts say
In some cases, the illness can be fatal. Prior to the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1963, the virus would claim an estimated 2.6 million lives each year worldwide. In 2023, WHO estimated ...
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Measles cases are on the rise, mostly among unvaccinated people. Know the symptoms
more than three-quarters of states had kindergartener MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination coverage rates below the CDC's Healthy People target of 95%. Of note, even states with high ...
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KSAT Q&A: University Health infectious disease expert discusses measles outbreak
Dr. Jason Bowling, an infectious disease expert from University Health, appeared on the 6 O’Clock News to discuss the measles ...
Oklahoma prepares for potential measles outbreak as neighboring states see rise in cases
As of Monday, no cases have been reported in Oklahoma, but the Oklahoma State Department of Health sent out a health alert to doctors across the state asking them to keep an eye out for potential ...
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Measles outbreak in Texas grows to 58 cases: What are the symptoms? Is it fatal?
"The best way to prevent getting sick is to be immunized with two doses of a vaccine against measles." Amid the spreading surge in Texas and nearby states, here's what to know about measles ...
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Measles Cases Are Rising Nationwide. Do Adults Need a Vaccine Booster?
Public health experts say some adults should consider getting revaccinated, particularly older adults who were born after ...
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Measles outbreak sickens dozens of kids in Texas: What’s your state’s vaccination rate?
The reason for these recent outbreaks, experts believe, can be traced to declining vaccination rates. “Measles used to ...
Measles case in San Antonio prompts concerns over vaccination rates in schools
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