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April 13, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Measles cases continue to rise
At least 113 measles cases have been reported in 17 states so far this year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
April 13, 2024 at 2:27 AM
April 12, 2024 at 8:08 PM
US measles elimination status threatened due to 2024 outbreak: CDC report
A new CDC report published Thursday found that the U.S.'s measles elimination status is being threatened due to the most recent outbreak this year.
April 12, 2024 at 8:08 PM
1 month ago
CDC reports measles cases have already surpassed all of last year
Two more cases of measles have been reported in Chicago, while Indiana health officials are investigating a possible "mass exposure" of the virus at a local church.
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CDC calls for vaccinations amid rise in measles cases
There have been 58 reported cases across 17 states and the agency is urging those who travel overseas to get vaccinated before their trips.
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US Measles cases growing
Plus, St. Patrick's Day festivities start a day early.
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Why measles cases are on the rise and how to keep your family safe
There have been at least 58 measles cases across 17 states so far in 2024, already matching the number of cases in the U.S. in 2023.
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Why does the US keep experiencing measles outbreaks?
Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 but outbreaks keep popping up across the U.S. Experts explain to ABC News why this keeps happening.
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Measles cases on the rise in US
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos reports on what’s behind the increase in measles cases in the United States.
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CDC sending team to Chicago to help respond to city's 1st measles cases since 2019: CDPH
A CDC team is being deployed to Chicago to help health officials respond to the city's first measles cases since 2019, the city health department told ABC News.
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2nd cases of measles at migrant shelter in Chicago
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be helping with the response, according to city officials.
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Chicago reports first measles cases since 2019 amid rising infections across US
Chicago health officials reported the city's first cases of measles since 2019, one in a city resident and the other in a child at a new arrivals shelter.
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What to know about measles outbreak
ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel on why the disease is on the rise and how you can protect yourself and your children.
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2 months ago
7th measles case confirmed in outbreak linked to Florida elementary school
The seventh case of measles linked to an outbreak at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Florida was confirmed by officials on Tuesday.
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Latest on measles outbreak in Florida
"GMA" looks at the growing concern over the increasing number of reported measles cases in South Florida where at least six children at one elementary school have been infected.
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Florida measles outbreak
The measles outbreak continues to grow in Florida schools, as state officials defy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance.
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6th case of measles linked to Florida elementary school outbreak
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton talks about an uptick of measles, a highly contagious virus, in a Florida elementary school.
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Children's MMR vaccine rate drops 2%, 250,000 kindergarteners vulnerable to measles: CDC
National MMR coverage has dropped 2% from the 2019-2021 school year to the 2022-2023 school year,
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6th case of measles linked to Florida elementary school outbreak
A sixth case of measles linked to an outbreak at an elementary school in Weston, Florida, has been confirmed by officials.
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New measles cases have parents on alert
Doctors say vaccination levels could leave more children vulnerable. ABC News’ Alison Kosik reports
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New generation of doctors learning to spot measles
Measles was eliminated in 2000, so many new doctors may not have the experience to know what it looks like when an outbreak occurs.
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Amid rising measles cases, a new generation of doctors is being taught how to spot the disease
Measles was once considered eliminated in the U.S. Now, doctors are having to learn how to rapidly detect and diagnose a disease they have never had to treat before.
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3 months ago
CDC warns health providers about the rise of measles cases
ABC News’ Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the recent measles outbreaks in the U.S. and shares what symptoms to look out for and the best ways to protect loved ones.
3 months ago
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Measles outbreaks are occurring in some pockets of the US. Here's why doctors are concerned
Two decades after measles was considered eliminated, outbreaks are occurring in some pockets of the U.S. Here's why doctors are concerned.
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Doctors' group offers free measles vaccines in Philadelphia to fight outbreak
A doctors' group is offering free measles vaccines for unvaccinated residents in Philadelphia to fight an outbreak that has infected eight people so far.
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Downward trend in measles vaccination rates has health experts concerned
The national vaccination rate for kindergarten-aged children dropped from 95% in 2019-2020 to 93% in the 2022-23 school year.
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Health officials warn of measles exposure at airports
Health officials said an infected person passed through Dulles and Reagan airports this month.
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Philadelphia health officials are tracking a measles outbreak: What to know
The Philadelphia Department of Health said it's tracking a measles outbreak in the city, with eight confirmed cases as of Monday.
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5 months ago
Global measles cases rose 18% in 2022 amid low vaccination rates: Report
Domestic measles cases surged in 2019, with an estimated 1,274 people sick in at least 31 states -- the greatest number of cases reported since 1992, the CDC says.
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10 months ago
CDC says infants should get extra measles vaccine prior to traveling abroad as cases rise
The CDC issued a Health Alert this week, warning Americans about rising measles cases linked to international travel.
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1 year ago
Measles outbreak in American Samoa declared public health emergency
American Samoa declared a public health emergency in response to a measles outbreak that's led to 32 confirmed and probable cases, all in children 13 years old and under.
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Measles outbreak that sickened 85 children declared over in Ohio
The measles outbreak that infected 85 children in central Ohio has been declared over, according to health officials. Nearly all the cases were among unvaccinated kids.
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Concerns grow amid measles outbreak in Ohio
The spread is concerning as children seem to be impacted most.
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At least 63 children are sick with measles in Ohio
The central Ohio health system is fighting measles in addition to RSV.
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Heath officials report growing measles outbreak in Ohio
Heath officials have reported a growing measles outbreak in central Ohio, with at least 63 children being treated and more than two dozen hospitalized.
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Ohio public health officials issue warning of spreading measles outbreak
At least 50 children, from infants to teens and all unvaccinated, have come down with the virus with 20 of them hospitalized.
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Measles is an 'imminent threat' worldwide, CDC and WHO report finds
A new report from the CDC and the WHO says measles is an "imminent threat" globally after nearly 40 million children missed at least one dose of the vaccine in 2021.
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1 year ago
What you need to know about measles after Ohio outbreak sickens 19 children
Public health experts tell ABC News what people need to know about measles after an outbreak of the virus in Ohio sickened 19 children.
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2 years ago
Measles outbreaks possible amid 'perfect storm' of conditions, WHO and UNICEF warn
A "perfect storm" of circumstances brewing for largescale measles outbreaks affecting children, WHO and UNICEF warn, as worldwide cases rise
2 years ago
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Risk of measles outbreaks growing as 22 million infants miss 1st vaccine: Officials
More than 22 million infants throughout the world didn't get their first measles vaccine dose last year.
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3 years ago
The high price of low vaccination rates: How a single measles outbreak cost $3.4 million
Society bears the brunt of costs from anti-vax movement, study finds.
3 years ago
4 years ago
College student diagnosed with measles visited restaurants, retail stores, airport
A student at Northeastern University in Boston was diagnosed with measles Jan. 8.
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800 unvaccinated school kids told to stay home
Nearly 800 Seattle students will be kept out of school on Wednesday, their first day back after winter break, because they aren't vaccinated against measles.
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800 unvaccinated school kids told to stay home today in Seattle
Nearly 800 Seattle students will be kept out of school today, their first day back after winter break, because they aren't vaccinated against measles.
4 years ago
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Parents get stern vaccinations warning in Seattle
The school district issued notices, saying children would not be allowed to attend class if they did not get the necessary shots.
4 years ago
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Samoa ends measles state of emergency
The government of Samoa ended the state of emergency it had declared in response to its measles outbreak that swept the small island nation of fewer than 200,000 people.
4 years ago
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Seattle students ordered to get vaccinated
A measles outbreak has prompted officials of the Seattle Public Schools to take the drastic action of ordering thousands of students to get vaccinated immediately.
4 years ago
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Get vaccinated or don't come back to school, officials tell Seattle public school students
More than 2,200 students were sent letters to get vaccinated.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Officials issue urgent health warning about measles for the holidays
They said an unknown number of people who had recently traveled through at least five busy U.S. airports may have been exposed to the contagious disease.
4 years ago
4 years ago
At least 5 airports report measles cases amid peak holiday travel
Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, Austin and Richmond have all reported confirmed cases of passengers with the measles this month.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Chicago airport reports passenger with measles entered 2 terminals
Officials at airports in Austin, Denver and Los Angeles confirmed that travelers with the measles had also exposed an unknown number of fliers to the disease this month.
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