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The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks. Here’s what to know.

Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is preventable through vaccines, and has been considered

U.S. News & World Report · 2d

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak Since 2000

“This is the largest outbreak in the U.S. since measles elimination was declared in 2000,” Dr. Dan Filardo, who leads the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) measles task force, told state health officials.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Measles outbreak in Texas surpasses 600 confirmed cases, officials say

As of April 22, there have been 624 measles cases confirmed in Texas since late January, according to data released by the state health department.

Falling vaccine rates could mean millions of measles cases

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US may have millions more measles cases over next 25 years if childhood vaccination rates continue to decline, study says

Measles could become endemic in the United States if routine childhood vaccination rates continue to decline, with up to 51 million illnesses over a 25-year period, according to a new study.

Popular Science · 2d

New study: US could see millions of measles cases if vaccination rates keep dropping

Measles could be well positioned for a comeback in the United States in a very short period of time. If immunization rates continue to drop for a prolonged period of time, the US could see millions of measles cases over the next 25 years.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Millions of U.S. measles cases forecast over 25 years if shots decline

Measles, once virtually wiped out in the United States, could become commonplace again if declining vaccination rates continue, a new model shows.

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There are nearly 900 measles cases in the US. Here's what you need to know

The number of measles cases in the U.S. has risen to 884, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data ...

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Measles Misinformation Is on the Rise – and Americans Are Hearing It, Survey Finds

Republicans are far more skeptical of vaccines and twice as likely as Democrats to believe the measles shot is worse than the ...

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The U.S. is approaching a dangerous measles precipice, scientists say

Measles, which was 'eliminated' in the U.S. in 2000, could be endemic again within 25 years if current vaccination rates hold ...

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Fifth case of measles now confirmed in Colorado

A fifth case of measles is now confirmed in Colorado. It's the third case in Denver. An adult got measles after traveling to ...

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Measles cases in Texas rise to 646, state health department says

The Texas health department reported 646 cases of measles in the state on Friday, an increase of 22 cases from three days ago ...

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Second measles case reported in Austin

Austin Public Health is investigating a second reported case of measles this year in Travis County. Officials said the case ...

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Measles: What are the first symptoms to look for?

The measles rash usually doesn’t appear for more than a week after someone has been exposed. Other symptoms are better early ...

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Measles misinformation is spreading in the US, and most aren’t sure what they believe, poll finds

As a measles outbreak centered in West Texas continues to grow, a new poll finds that a growing share of adults in the United ...

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