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Aug 22, 12:46 PM ET
What parents should know about measles outbreak as kids head back to school
Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what parents should know about the rapidly-spreading measles cases as a new school year starts.
Aug 22, 12:46 PM ET
Aug 20, 6:05 PM ET
New measles numbers show the disease continues to spread but at slightly slower pace
The number of measles cases continues to grow, though at a slightly less rapid pace than was recorded earlier in the year.
Aug 20, 6:05 PM ET
Aug 20, 4:38 PM ET
New measles numbers show disease still spreading
The Centers for Disease Control announced Monday that there were 21 new cases of measles in the most recent recorded week, bringing the total number to 1,203 confirmed cases.
Aug 20, 4:38 PM ET
Aug 13, 12:45 PM ET
New school year, new measles outbreak?
America is in the grips of the largest measles outbreak in 25 years.
Aug 13, 12:45 PM ET
Aug 13, 12:37 PM ET
10 new measles cases reported at start of school year
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton shares what parents can do to protect their children as they head back to school.
Aug 13, 12:37 PM ET
Jul 17, 12:40 PM ET
Germany introducing mandatory measles vaccination for kids
The German government is proposing a measure to make measles vaccinations mandatory for children and employees of kindergartens and schools
Jul 17, 12:40 PM ET
Jun 19, 8:04 PM ET
Confidence in vaccines low in some major European countries amid global measles outbreaks
The U.S. is just one country where measles outbreaks are a health concern, and a new report published today evaluates vaccine confidence around the world.
Jun 19, 8:04 PM ET
Jun 16, 12:31 PM ET
Summer camp is newest front in battle with measles outbreak
As of June 1, more than 1,000 measles cases had been reported in the U.S.
Jun 16, 12:31 PM ET
Jun 14, 6:00 PM ET
New York bans non-medical exemption to vaccines amid ongoing measles outbreak
Medical exemptions, which are relatively rare, will still be in place, but non-medical exemptions including religious exemptions would no longer be allowed in the state.
Jun 14, 6:00 PM ET
Jun 14, 3:51 PM ET
NY bans non-medical exemptions to vaccines
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the removal into law Thursday, noting that the Empire State is in the midst of the worst measles outbreak in more than a quarter of a century.
Jun 14, 3:51 PM ET
Jun 14, 1:13 PM ET
Number of measles cases over 1,000 in US for the first time since its eradication
The Centers for Disease Control reported Monday that there have been 1,022 cases in 28 states through June 6.
Jun 14, 1:13 PM ET
Jun 11, 7:30 PM ET
Ebola-ravaged Congo now hit with 87,000 suspected measles cases, officials say
A measles epidemic has been declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country struggling to contain the world's second-largest, second-deadliest Ebola outbreak.
Jun 11, 7:30 PM ET
May 31, 12:45 PM ET
Alarming new numbers in the measles outbreak
Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what you should know about the climbing figure and how it could affect your day-to-day life.
May 31, 12:45 PM ET
May 31, 12:28 PM ET
Number of measles cases in US in 2019 surpasses previous record in 1994
The number of measles cases reported in the first five months of 2019 has now surpassed every year since 1994, the CDC announced Thursday.
May 31, 12:28 PM ET
May 31, 12:01 PM ET
Number of measles cases in 2019 surpass 25-year record
The number of measles cases reported in the first five months of 2019 has now surpassed every year since 1994, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
May 31, 12:01 PM ET
May 30, 11:29 PM ET
971 cases of measles reported in 26 states: CDC
This year has seen the greatest number of cases for a single year in nearly three decades.
May 30, 11:29 PM ET
May 20, 5:40 PM ET
CDC reports fewer new measles cases amid record outbreak
The number of measles cases in the U.S. continues to climb but at a slightly slower rate than previous weeks.
May 20, 5:40 PM ET
May 20, 12:11 PM ET
Chicago identifies 1st case of measles, nation experiencing worst outbreak in 25 years
There have been 839 cases of measles across the country, according to the CDC.
May 20, 12:11 PM ET
May 12, 2:50 PM ET
28 to remain on Scientology ship in Curacao in measles scare
17 crew, 11 passengers must stay aboard ship owned by the Church of Scientology.
May 12, 2:50 PM ET
May 7, 7:25 PM ET
Church of Scientology ship with measles case on board still quarantined in Curacao as blood samples tested; measles patient now healthy
Over 300 people have been quarantined on the ship for several days.
May 7, 7:25 PM ET
May 7, 5:23 PM ET
Measles outbreak grows, spreads throughout US
Health authorities are advising parents to vaccinate babies sooner as the numbers of measles cases surge.
May 7, 5:23 PM ET
May 7, 2:40 PM ET
Parents on edge as CDC releases new measles numbers
The CDC is warning the measles virus could not just be dangerous but deadly to vulnerable groups, including young children and the elderly.
May 7, 2:40 PM ET
May 7, 12:30 AM ET
Number of US measles cases continues to climb, now with 764 reported
The 60 additional measles cases reported this week means that the number of cases so far this year has reached a new recent record.
May 7, 12:30 AM ET
May 5, 7:50 PM ET
Number of measles cases increases in Southern California
A baby under the age of 1 has contracted measles in Orange County.
May 5, 7:50 PM ET
May 5, 5:30 PM ET
Germany mulls fines to boost measles vaccination rates
Germany's health minister is proposing fines for parents of school-age children who haven't been vaccinated for measles
May 5, 5:30 PM ET
May 4, 6:30 PM ET
Health inspectors board Scientology cruise ship to investigate measles case
The boat, Freewinds, arrived in Curacao early Saturday.
May 4, 6:30 PM ET
May 3, 11:00 PM ET
Church of Scientology ship with measles case on board headed for Curacao home port
A representative for the Freewinds ship said the boat would remain quarantined until Curacao health officials determined the next step to take.
May 3, 11:00 PM ET
May 3, 11:54 AM ET
Cruise ship quarantined for measles on the move
The Church of Scientology-owned Freewinds is headed to Curacao after one confirmed case of measles was found onboard.
May 3, 11:54 AM ET
May 2, 11:52 PM ET
Cruise ship quarantined over measles case
300 passengers and crew remain under quarantine on the "Freewinds" cruise ship on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia.
May 2, 11:52 PM ET
May 2, 9:54 PM ET
Surgeon General talks record-setting measles outbreak
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams discusses steps he is taking to get the alarming measles outbreak under control throughout the nation.
May 2, 9:54 PM ET
May 2, 7:13 PM ET
Church of Scientology cruise ship quarantined in St. Lucia due to measles case
Medical officials in St. Lucia advised residents traveling to the U.S. and other parts of the world to ensure they were adequately vaccinated against the disease.
May 2, 7:13 PM ET
May 2, 11:43 AM ET
Cruise ship quarantined amid measles outbreak
The government of St. Lucia ordered around 300 passengers and crew to stay aboard a ship in the Caribbean while measles cases are investigated.
May 2, 11:43 AM ET
May 2, 3:03 AM ET
Cruise ship quarantined in St. Lucia as health officials investigate possible measles case
The chief medical officer in St. Lucia would not reveal the name of the cruise ship or say where it had traveled from.
May 2, 3:03 AM ET
May 1, 11:59 PM ET
Cruise ship quarantined in St. Lucia as possible measles case investigated
The island nation's chief medical officer warned residents traveling to the U.S. and other countries to get themselves and their children vaccinated.
May 1, 11:59 PM ET
May 1, 5:58 PM ET
Two people return to Southern California from overseas infected with measles
The new cases are not connected to the 300 people quarantined at two Los Angeles universities.
May 1, 5:58 PM ET
May 1, 12:57 PM ET
New measles cases spark fears of widespread exposure
The two new cases involve patients who flew internationally into Los Angeles and Orange County, California, one week ago.
May 1, 12:57 PM ET
Apr 30, 11:48 AM ET
Measles outbreak hits record 704 cases, the most in 25 years
Nearly 90% of cases have been found in people who were not vaccinated, and CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield told ABC News "it won't be surprising" if there is a death in the outbreak.
Apr 30, 11:48 AM ET
Apr 29, 9:24 PM ET
Measles numbers break recent records with 704 reported cases
The ongoing outbreaks have caused the number of this year's cases to blow past the previous annual record in just the first few months.
Apr 29, 9:24 PM ET
Apr 29, 6:02 PM ET
704 confirmed cases of measles this year throughout US: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new report Monday.
Apr 29, 6:02 PM ET
Apr 27, 8:29 PM ET
Nearly 700 from LA universities still in measles quarantine
Officials ordered the precautions to contain the highly contagious disease.
Apr 27, 8:29 PM ET
Apr 27, 12:47 PM ET
Mass quarantine in California for those who may have been exposed to measles
Health officials scrambling to contain one of the most contagious viruses in the world.
Apr 27, 12:47 PM ET
Apr 26, 6:28 PM ET
Los Angeles universities' measles quarantine
More than 300 students and staff at two universities are in isolation until they can prove their immunization.
Apr 26, 6:28 PM ET
Apr 26, 2:30 PM ET
Trump urges vaccinations to prevent spread of measles
President Donald Trump is urging Americans to get vaccinations to prevent the spread of measles
Apr 26, 2:30 PM ET
Apr 26, 2:28 PM ET
Hundreds quarantined at 2 Los Angeles universities after measles scare
More than 300 students and staff are under quarantine at the University of California and Cal State.
Apr 26, 2:28 PM ET
Apr 26, 12:44 PM ET
What to know about the Los Angeles measles quarantine
ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton shares the latest on the measles outbreak after hundreds of students and faculty at UCLA and Cal State were quarantined.
Apr 26, 12:44 PM ET
Apr 26, 11:38 AM ET
Measles outbreak leads to quarantine at UCLA, Cal State
Hundreds of students and faculty were quarantined as the two schools took unprecedented steps to fight one of the world's most contagious diseases.
Apr 26, 11:38 AM ET
Apr 25, 11:34 PM ET
Quarantine orders issued at UCLA
Health officials issued quarantine orders at UCLA and Cal State, Los Angeles to prevent the spread of measles, with more than 100 students and faculty members at UCLA under quarantine.
Apr 25, 11:34 PM ET
Apr 25, 5:13 PM ET
Measles outbreak sets 20-year record
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are 695 confirmed measles cases nationwide.
Apr 25, 5:13 PM ET
Apr 25, 11:29 AM ET
Measles outbreak now worst in US in nearly 20 years
ABC News' Gio Benitez reports on how a New York City hospital is handling the outbreak, which has now spread to 695 cases across 22 states, according to the CDC.
Apr 25, 11:29 AM ET
Apr 25, 11:28 AM ET
US measles cases at highest level since elimination nearly 20 years ago, according to CDC
There were 695 reported cases of measles across 22 states as of Wednesday afternoon.
Apr 25, 11:28 AM ET