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Mar 25, 2025, 12:37 PM
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Texas measles outbreak grows to 327 cases with 18 confirmed infections over last 5 days: Officials
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with 327 cases confirmed, according to new data published Tuesday.Mar 25, 2025, 12:37 PM
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Mar 26, 2025, 5:31 AM
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Measles vaccinations are increasing in some areas hit hard by cases: Officials
State and local data shows that measles vaccination rates appear to be increasing in some areas of the U.S. that have been affected by outbreaks this year.Mar 26, 2025, 5:31 AM
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Mar 21, 2025, 1:43 PM
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Measles cases linked to outbreak in Texas reach 309, surpassing nationwide total in 2024
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 309, according to new data released Friday.Mar 21, 2025, 1:43 PM
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Mar 19, 2025, 4:49 PM
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As measles cases rise across the US, who may need another vaccine 'booster'?
As measles cases continue to spread across the United States, experts reveal who may need another vaccine dose and who is protected from the virus.Mar 19, 2025, 4:49 PM
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Mar 18, 2025, 12:40 PM
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Texas measles outbreak grows to 279 cases, approaching nationwide total for 2024
The measles outbreak in western Texas has grown to a total of 279 cases, according to new state data published Tuesday.Mar 18, 2025, 12:40 PM
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Mar 14, 2025, 12:25 PM
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Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak grows to 259, with just 2 among fully vaccinated people
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released Friday.Mar 14, 2025, 12:25 PM
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Mar 14, 2025, 10:53 AM
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Former CDC director argues for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine dose
Former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky called for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine doses in a new opinion paper published Friday.Mar 14, 2025, 10:53 AM
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Mar 13, 2025, 11:27 AM
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Europe saw highest number of measles cases last year in more than 25 years: WHO
Europe saw the highest number of measles cases last year in more than 25 years, according to a new report published Thursday by the WHO and UNICEF.Mar 13, 2025, 11:27 AM
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Mar 13, 2025, 10:03 AM
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Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia doubled last year to the highest reported level since 1997
There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World Health OrganizationMar 13, 2025, 10:03 AM
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Feb 27, 2025, 6:09 PM
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5 key questions about measles answered amid outbreak
With spiking cases and the first measles death in a decade, here are five things to know about measles.Feb 27, 2025, 6:09 PM
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Mar 11, 2025, 1:18 PM
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Texas measles cases grow to 223, mostly among children and teens
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with a total of 223 cases confirmed, according to new data published Tuesday.Mar 11, 2025, 1:18 PM
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Mar 7, 2025, 6:51 PM
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39 new cases of measles reported in Texas as outbreak grows to 198: Officials
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 198, according to new data released Friday.Mar 7, 2025, 6:51 PM
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Mar 6, 2025, 5:09 PM
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Unvaccinated New Mexico resident tests positive for measles after dying
A possible second measles death has been recorded in the U.S. this year after a New Mexico resident tested positive for the virus following their death.Mar 6, 2025, 5:09 PM
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Mar 5, 2025, 9:59 PM
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1st case of measles detected in Florida
A Miami high schooler came down with measles, a doctor said Tuesday. It's the first known case of measles in Florida.Mar 5, 2025, 9:59 PM
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Mar 4, 2025, 4:51 PM
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Over a dozen new measles cases in Texas outbreak in less than a week: Officials
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in Texas has increased to 159 -- an increase of 13 cases in the past five days, authorities said on Tuesday.Mar 4, 2025, 4:51 PM
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Mar 1, 2025, 6:09 AM
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Amid growing Texas outbreak, how contagious is measles?
As measles spreads across the U.S. and an outbreak grows in western Texas, just how contagious is the virus?Mar 1, 2025, 6:09 AM
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Feb 28, 2025, 10:12 AM
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Texas measles outbreak grows to 146 cases, children and teens most impacted
The measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 146 cases with most infections reported among children and teenagers, according to new data released Friday.Feb 28, 2025, 10:12 AM
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Feb 27, 2025, 8:16 PM
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Measles cases reported in New Jersey, Kentucky amid ongoing outbreak in Texas
More measles cases have been confirmed in New Jersey and Kentucky as health officials work to treat patients in an ongoing outbreak in Texas.Feb 27, 2025, 8:16 PM
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Feb 27, 2025, 6:16 PM
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Some experts question RFK Jr. calling measles outbreak 'not unusual'
Public health experts are questioning RFK Jr's comments after he said the Texas measles outbreak was "not unusual."Feb 27, 2025, 6:16 PM
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Feb 26, 2025, 4:30 PM
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Measles death of unvaccinated child in Texas outbreak is 1st fatality in US in a decade
An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.Feb 26, 2025, 4:30 PM
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Feb 25, 2025, 1:24 PM
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Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases, mostly among unvaccinated
The measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 124 cases mostly in children and in those who are unvaccinated, according to state data published Tuesday.Feb 25, 2025, 1:24 PM
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Feb 21, 2025, 11:22 AM
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Texas measles outbreak grows to 90 cases, largest in over 30 years
A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 90 cases, mostly among unvaccinated children, state health data published Friday shows.Feb 21, 2025, 11:22 AM
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Feb 17, 2025, 2:16 PM
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Measles cases are rising in US as Texas outbreak grows. Should we be concerned?
Measles is spreading across the U.S., with an outbreak growing in Texas and cases reported in nearby states. Experts explain whether or not you should be concerned.Feb 17, 2025, 2:16 PM
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Feb 11, 2025, 4:09 PM
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Measles cases are rising in the US, mainly among those who are unvaccinated: Health officials
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. with infections confirmed in at least five states this year, and primarily spreading among unvaccinated people.Feb 11, 2025, 4:09 PM
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Nov 14, 2024, 1:14 PM
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Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023: WHO
There were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles in 2023 globally -- an increase of 20% from the previous year, according to a new WHO report.Nov 14, 2024, 1:14 PM
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May 30, 2024, 4:28 PM
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Chicago health officials say city's measles outbreak is over
The Chicago Department of Public Health announced Thursday that the city's measles outbreak is over after six weeks with no new cases.May 30, 2024, 4:28 PM
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Apr 26, 2024, 4:59 PM
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More than 150 people in West Virginia exposed to measles: Health officials
Health officials in West Virginia said Friday more than 150 people were exposed to measles after a case was identified earlier this week.Apr 26, 2024, 4:59 PM
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Apr 22, 2024, 3:36 PM
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Possible measles exposure at Indiana children's museum during total eclipse event, officials say
Officials are warning that people who attended a total eclipse event at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis may have been exposed to measles.Apr 22, 2024, 3:36 PM
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Apr 12, 2024, 4:00 PM
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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.Apr 12, 2024, 4:00 PM
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Mar 14, 2024, 11:19 AM
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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.Mar 14, 2024, 11:19 AM
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Mar 11, 2024, 6:11 PM
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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.Mar 11, 2024, 6:11 PM
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Mar 8, 2024, 10:41 AM
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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.Mar 8, 2024, 10:41 AM
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Feb 27, 2024, 5:01 PM
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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.Feb 27, 2024, 5:01 PM
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Feb 22, 2024, 2:54 PM
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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,Feb 22, 2024, 2:54 PM
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Feb 20, 2024, 6:09 PM
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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.Feb 20, 2024, 6:09 PM
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Feb 16, 2024, 6:03 AM
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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.Feb 16, 2024, 6:03 AM
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Jan 18, 2024, 6:03 AM
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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.Jan 18, 2024, 6:03 AM
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Jan 15, 2024, 2:08 PM
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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.Jan 15, 2024, 2:08 PM
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Jan 8, 2024, 5:59 PM
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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.Jan 8, 2024, 5:59 PM
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Nov 16, 2023, 1:01 PM
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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.Nov 16, 2023, 1:01 PM
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