measles, vaccination

NC GOP bill would expand vaccination exemptions as measles cases rise nationwide
The new exemption would take effect for K-12 public schools in the 2026-2027 school year and for colleges and universities in the same academic year.
Bay Area health officials urge measles vaccination as cases surge nationwide
Amid a growing number of measles cases across the United States, health officials from all nine Bay Area counties and neighboring jurisdictions on Friday urged residents to get vaccinated against the highly contagious virus.
Measles cases in Texas rise above 200 as outbreak spreads nationwide
Measles cases have reached new heights, with 223 cases identified in Texas. This is up from 159 last week, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced Tuesday. The vast majority of these cases are in Gaines County,
Bay Area health officials urge measles vaccination in face of nationwide outbreak
In the face of a growing nationwide measles outbreak, San Francisco health officials have joined other Bay Area health officials in urging people to get vaccinated
Local health professionals urgently call for people to vaccinate amidst Measles outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report 222 measles cases across 12 states as of March 6, and local public health providers are urging people to check their vaccination records and get up to date on immunizations.
Roanoke health districts urge measles vaccinations amid rise
With measles cases rising in the United States in Texas and New Mexico, the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health districts are giving tips to take action. Measles is very contagious and dangerous for babies and young children.

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U.S. records most measles cases in single year since record 2019 wave
The U.S. has seen at least 308 measles cases so far this year, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for ...
Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico now have nearly 300 cases in total. Two unvaccinated people have died from ...
Measles is spreading. How will you know if you need a vaccine booster?
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases and cases are rising nationwide. There are ways to know if you have immunity.
Travel tips for flying safely amid measles outbreak
Officials claimed that this case is not related to the Texas outbreak, warning travelers to be on the lookout for measles symptoms if they traveled through the airport around that same time.
Former CDC director argues for stronger, nationwide guidance on infant measles vaccine dose
The former director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) called for stronger, nationwide guidance on ...
Measles has returned to Southern California; here’s what you need to know
Measles cases were reported in Orange County and LA County — an infant returning from international travel on Feb. 19, and a ...
Immunization rates against measles are declining in Central Florida
Osceola County’s immunization rate is the lowest in Central Florida at 86.9 percent. Across the WESH 2 viewing area, nearly every county is below the statewide rate of 90.6 percent, with the ...
The Measles Outbreaks Aren’t Going Away Soon, CDC Warns
The CDC’s warning was provided in a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory released late last week. As of Tuesday, Texas ...