U.S. Measles Cases Rise Nationwide: Should We Worry In RI?
See five things Rhode Islanders need to know about the current outbreaks and other pertinent facts about measles.
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Measles cases are rising in the US, mainly among those who are unvaccinated: Health officials
Measles cases surge in multiple states, mostly among unvaccinated kids
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Measles cases rising in US, health officials say: Here's why
Measles outbreak declared in Lea County as Texas cases continue to increase
Other states reporting measles cases are Alaska, Georgia, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island, according to USA TODAY. Here's what to know about the measles outbreak in New Mexico. The first case of measles in Lea County prompted the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) to declare an outbreak on Feb.
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Measles cases are on the rise, including in NYC. Know the symptoms, what to do
Alaska, Georgia, Rhode Island, and Texas. Here's what to know about the disease. The last major outbreak of measles in the U.S. occurred six years ago when 22 outbreaks led to 1,249 cases from Jan. 1 to Oct.
US CDC reports five-fold increase in weekly measles cases as Texas outbreak grows
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported that measles cases so far this year had jumped to 93 from 14 a week ago, mainly driven by an outbreak in Texas.
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Reduced Vaccination Rates May Allow Spike in Measles Cases
Overall, unvaccinated children are at the greatest risk for measles, according to the CDC. The CDC currently recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine for all children, with a first dose at age 12-15 months and a second dose at age 4-6 years.
Two states have reported recent measles outbreaks. Is Wisconsin at risk?
Wisconsin has not reported a measles case since April 2024, though vaccination rates for the disease are lagging.