Texas announces the end of the measles outbreak following 762 confirmed cases
Health officials in Texas announced on Monday that the measles outbreak that started in western Texas earlier this year has officially ended after over 700 confirmed cases. As of August 18, the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS) reported 762 confirmed cases of measles since January, primarily affecting children, most of whom were unvaccinated or […]
US reports highest number of measles cases on record
Measles Cases in the U.S. at Their Highest Level in Over Three Decades The U.S. is grappling with a worrying surge in measles cases, hitting a level not seen in 33 years. Recent data shows **1,288 confirmed cases** of measles across 38 states and the District of Columbia, marking the highest numbers since 1992. This […]
Measles cases in the US reach a 30-year peak, with close to 1,300 reported cases
Measles cases in the United States have soared to their highest level in 33 years, with around 1,300 incidents recorded over the last seven months, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The total number of confirmed measles cases has reached at least 1,288, marking the highest figure since 1992. More than […]
Measles cases in the US reach a 33-year peak, according to CDC data
Measles Cases in the U.S. at a 30-Year High According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of measles cases in the United States has reached its highest level in over three decades. As of Tuesday, there have been 1,288 confirmed cases across 38 states. Texas accounts […]
Measles vaccination levels dropped in nearly 80% of US counties following the COVID pandemic, study finds.
Decline in Measles Vaccination Rates Post-Pandemic A recent study indicates that measles vaccination rates among children have dropped in nearly 8-10 counties across the United States since the COVID pandemic. Conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the study analyzed vaccination records from 2,066 counties in 33 states. They compared kindergarten vaccination rates from 2017 […]
Additional Measles Cases Connected to International Flight at Denver Airport
Measles Cases in Colorado Increase Following Flight The Colorado Department of Public Health has reported three additional measles cases linked to a Turkish Airlines flight that arrived in Denver on May 13. A third passenger from the flight has tested positive for the illness, as noted by 9 News on Sunday. Interestingly, it’s worth mentioning […]
Authorities caution about potential measles exposure at Shakira concert in New Jersey
Possible Measles Exposure in New Jersey Following Concert Last week, New Jersey officials alerted residents about a “potential exposure” to measles after a person, not from the state, contracted the virus at a Shakira concert held at Metlife Stadium. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) shared a message on Tuesday advising residents to “recognize […]
Health officials warn that Shakira concert attendees might have been exposed to measles at the packed MetLife event.
It seems there’s reason for concern. Health officials in New Jersey are warning that thousands of Shakira fans could have been exposed to measles after an infected individual attended her concert at MetLife Stadium last week. The New Jersey Department of Health issued a recommendation on Tuesday after discovering that an out-of-state concertgoer, diagnosed with […]
Measles cases in the US exceed 1,000.
According to recent figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States is experiencing a significant number of measles cases. As of May 15, 31 states have reported a combined total of 1,024 cases, marking one of the most serious outbreaks in recent years. The CDC indicates that about 96% of […]
Travelers at Newark Airport advised about measles exposure risk
In the wake of a recent air traffic control issue, health officials are now alerting about a possible measles outbreak at Newark Airport in New Jersey. This follows the confirmation of a measles case in a traveler who visited the airport on May 12, prompting warnings to others who may have been exposed. The New […]