As measles cases mount in the US, what’s the situation worldwide?
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 10.3 million people were infected with measles in 2023 and 107,500 ...
Why are measles considered eliminated in the U.S.?
It might be surprising to learn that the disease is considered eliminated by U.S. health officials. In fact, it's been labeled that way since 2000. That's because for experts, there's a difference ...
A measles outbreak is growing in the US. What's the situation worldwide?
The United States has registered its first death from measles since 2015, after a child who wasn’t vaccinated died in an ...
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What to know about measles
As a measles outbreak causes dozens of illnesses in West Texas, it’s important to know how to identify signs of the illness – ...
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What to know about positive measles case identified by Lubbock health department
The City of Lubbock has confirmed a positive case of measles in an area school-aged child who was recently treated at a Lubbock healthcare facility. According to Lubbock Public Health, the department ...
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What to know about positive measles case identified by Lubbock health department
The City of Lubbock has confirmed a positive case of measles in an area school-aged child who was recently treated at a Lubbock healthcare facility. According to Lubbock Public Health, the ...
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Do you need a measles booster? Here’s what experts say
swelling of the brain according to the World Health Organization. In some cases, the illness can be fatal. Prior to the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1963, the virus would claim an ...