Health 3 days ago Measles exposure warning issued for Newark Airport as officials urge vaccination Newark Airport travelers have been warned of potential measles exposure after a case was confirmed in a recent passenger. NJDOH releases a statement urging vaccination.
Health 5 days ago Officials in West Coast state sound alarm after traveler diagnosed with highly contagious viral disease Public health officials warn of measles exposure in Washington state after a Canadian traveler visited multiple locations, including Seattle-Tacoma Airport, while contagious.
Health May 6 Midwestern state reports first measles case since 2011 Measles has returned to North Dakota after more than a decade, infecting an unvaccinated child. The case adds to growing national concerns, with outbreaks in 30 states and 935 confirmed infections.
Health May 4 'I'm a doctor: Here are 11 things you should know about measles' Amid the ongoing measles outbreak, Allison Croucher, a pediatrician in Illinois, said she often gets these questions from parents who are concerned about the spread.
Health May 2 Measles scare at major airport: What to know about potential exposure The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sounding the alarm on a potential measles exposure at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here's what you need to know.
Health April 22 Measles outbreaks emerge across US: See which states have reported cases Amid the ongoing U.S. measles outbreak, get the breakdown of how many cases have been reported by state. The vast majority have been confirmed in West Texas.
Healthcare April 19 Another state confirms measles case with infected child its first of year Virginia recently announced that its first case of the measles this year involved a child who had traveled out of the country prior to being diagnosed.
Health April 19 Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years Michigan has reported a measles outbreak after three cases were confirmed in Montcalm County, following seven other U.S. states with marked outbreaks.
Measles April 17 Texas measles cases are underreported, response hurt by funding cuts, CDC scientist says A CDC senior scientist provided an update on the measles outbreak on Tuesday, while taking reporter questions about the agency's response.
Measles April 16 Texas measles outbreak swells to 561 cases, CDC sends more help Measles have continued to spread in Texas with a total of 561 reported cases. Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, saw an increase of nine cases since mid-April.
Health April 8 Measles infects baby in Colorado: health officials In the state's second measles case of the year, a baby under 1 year old has been confirmed to have the virus. As babies cannot be vaccinated, they are highly vulnerable, health officials warn.
Texas April 6 RFK Jr makes Texas stop to visit family of 6-year-old measles victim, push MMR vaccine Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a stop in Texas on Sunday to visit the family of a 6-year-old girl who died in February after contracting the measles.
Measles April 6 Second child with measles has died in Texas, officials say A second child with measles in Texas has died, although the exact cause of death is unknown at this time, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.