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There are nearly 900 measles cases in the US. Here's what you need to know
The number of measles cases in the U.S. has risen to 884, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data ...
US may have millions more measles cases over next 25 years if childhood vaccination rates continue to decline, study says
Measles could become endemic in the United States if routine childhood vaccination rates continue to decline, with up to 51 ...
The U.S. is approaching a dangerous measles precipice, scientists say
Measles, which was 'eliminated' in the U.S. in 2000, could be endemic again within 25 years if current vaccination rates hold ...
Stanford study: When measles could return if vaccination rates continue to fall
Measles would likely be the first eradicated disease to return, because it is so highly contagious, but other diseases like ...
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Measles: What are the first symptoms to look for?
The measles rash usually doesn’t appear for more than a week after someone has been exposed. Other symptoms are better early ...
Measles Misinformation Is on the Rise – and Americans Are Hearing It, Survey Finds
Republicans are far more skeptical of vaccines and twice as likely as Democrats to believe the measles shot is worse than the ...
Millions of U.S. measles cases forecast over 25 years if shots decline
Measles, once virtually wiped out in the United States, could become commonplace again if declining vaccination rates ...
Second measles case reported in Austin
Austin Public Health is investigating a second reported case of measles this year in Travis County. Officials said the case ...
With over 900 US measles cases so far this year, things are looking bleak
As of Friday, April 25, the US has confirmed over 900 measles cases since the start of the year. The cases are across 29 states, but most are in or near Texas, where a massive outbreak continues to ...
Measles May Make Comeback as US 'on the Precipice of Disaster'
"There really shouldn't be any cases at this point, because these diseases are preventable," said epidemiologist Mathew Kiang ...