Measles outbreak map reveals where cases are spiking
Measles is a contagious respiratory infection that is capable of leading to pneumonia and other complications and is spread via coughs and sneezes.
Joe Biden faces MAGA fury for measles outbreak spurred by migrants
As of Friday, there have been 57 confirmed cases of measles in Chicago, with most being linked to a migrant shelter.
Democrat accuses Chicago mayor of migrant "cover-up"
A Democratic alderman is accusing Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson of ignoring illnesses spread by migrants in city shelters.
Migrant measles cases spark fears of wider outbreak
Chicago has confirmed measles infections in the city for the first time in five years.
Measles Outbreaks Reveal Extent—and Danger—of Disability Stigma
Disability is so stigmatized in this nation that a sizable—and growing—number of parents have been convinced it's better to risk their child contracting a deadly virus than risk their child developing a disability.
Measles outbreak map shows 17 states with reported cases
Health officials confirmed cases in at least 17 states—an increase of six since mid-February.
It's "crazy" to not get vaccinated, Biden official says
A Biden official hit back at Florida officials who have allowed unvaccinated kids to go to school during a measles outbreak.
Measles map shows where outbreak is spreading in Florida
The Florida outbreak of measles comes after the CDC reported that there have been at least 35 measles cases in 15 states in 2024.
Measles map shows states with reported cases in 2024
Health officials confirmed cases in at least 11 states, with the outbreak in Florida thought not down to global travel.
Florida measles outbreak grows as new case reported
Six cases linked to an elementary school have been recorded in Florida.
Measles map shows nine states where outbreak reported
Health officials have confirmed cases in at least nine states, with several thought to be linked to international travel.
Measles outbreak map shows states where cases have been reported
Health officials have confirmed cases in at least 4 states, while Virginia warned of potential spread among travelers.
"Highly contagious" measles warning sparks questions
The Virginia Public Health Department announced a case of measles, raising questions among social media users over the source and vaccines.
Sudan militants spark "huge risk" in lab with samples of deadly viruses
Warring forces have occupied Sudan's national laboratory in Khartoum, a situation the local WHO chief described as "extremely dangerous."
Calls for Kids' Mass Vaccination in 1981 Resurfaces Amid COVID Shot Debate
"About 18,000 Dade high school students not currently immunized against measles, mumps and other diseases could be banned from school until they get their shots."
'YOU' Season 3 Showrunner Reveals Anti-Vaccine Storyline Was a Coincidence
Showrunner Sera Gamble tells Newsweek all about the inspiration behind the anti-vaccine storyline in "YOU" Season 3.
Rep. Jim Jordan Ridiculed for Calling on Ohio to Ban All Vaccine Mandates
Social media users and fellow members of Congress mocked the GOP congressman's suggestion.
Anti-Vaxxers Could Fuel Spike in Childhood Diseases: 'It Will Be Horrific'
One in five Americans now say they are vaccine skeptics. As resistance expands beyond COVID, health experts call the potential impact 'extremely concerning.'
Five People Who Traveled to Virginia From Afghanistan Have Measles
The news comes four days after the U.S. stopped in-bound flights of Afghan evacuees after measles were detected.
Afghan Evacuee Flights From Germany, Qatar Halted at Recommendation of CDC
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the delay was due to a limited measles outbreak among Afghan refugees arriving in America.
This Is How Contagious Chickenpox, Measles Are
The R0 number gives an idea for how quickly a particular infectious pathogen will spread through a given population.
Measles Outbreak in Los Angeles County: Five New Cases Confirmed
Health officials said four residents were "exposed to an unimmunized, international visitor who was infectious with measles."
'World's Worst Measles Epidemic' Has Killed Over 6,000 People in the DRC
There have been approximately 310,000 suspected measles cases in the DRC since the outbreak was declared in 2018.
Seattle Schoolchildren Told Get Vaccinated or Don't Return to Class in 2020
Seattle families were notified of changes to school policy. To attend school, students must be fully vaccinated, in the process of doing so, or have a signed Certificate of Exemption.
Measles Patients Reported at Five U.S. Airports in December, Officials Warn
Recent reports of people infected with measles visiting five different U.S. airports have prompted fears of potential outbreaks in multiple regions of the country.
Measles Outbreak in Texas As 1st Case Reported in Travis County in 20 Years
Austin Public Health is working with health departments in Central Texas to tell people what kind of risk of exposure to the disease there has been.
Measles Outbreak Update: Officials Warn of Exposure at LAX, Denver Airport
Health officials urged unvaccinated members of the public to get their shots.
Measles Deaths Break 140,000 Worldwide Last Year, Despite Effective Vaccine
140,000 people died worldwide of the measles in 2018 in spite of the existence of effective vaccines against the disease. The highest death toll lay among children under the age of five.
Red Flags to Fly Above Unvaccinated Homes in Samoa Amid Measles Deaths
Officials of the Pacific island nation have recorded 60 deaths linked to the outbreak, mostly children.
Public Gatherings Banned as Samoa's Measles Crisis Continues
A state of emergency was declared in Samoa this week as the country continues to battle a measles crisis that's claimed 20 lives to date.