As measles cases continue to rise in the U.S. and abroad, travelers may be concerned about visiting destinations with ongoing outbreaks.
A local medical official is warning against the unsupervised use of vitamin A to treat measles as Texas sees a growing number of cases. Here's what to know.
One Australian state is desperately trying to contain a measles outbreak, with infected people visiting 53 locations in just over three weeks, including a busy pub.
Measles cases in the U.S., which have soared to nearly 500 infections this year, have created concerns for parents with children who are too young to be vaccinated.
Kansas health officials have confirmed 23 measles cases, marking an outbreak for the state as infections in at least 17 states have led to the most cases in the U.S. in a single year since 2019. The Kansas outbreak is spread across 6 southwest counties, the state's Department of Health and Environment said Wednesday.
Measles outbreaks are surging in 5 U.S. states, with over 400 cases in Texas and two deaths. Here’s what to know.
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Measles cases exploded in the southwest this week, with more than 483 cases confirmed in 21 states, the CDC said Friday.
The Texas public health department is now reporting a total of 422 measles cases in the ongoing outbreak that began in Gaines County. The outbreak has now spread to two additional counties, both in the center of the state.